This cow uses tools like a primate—and scientists are stunned

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Mar 26, 2026, 8:28 am121 ptsTrending
A cow named Veronika has stunned scientists by using tools in a flexible and purposeful way. She chooses different ends of a brush depending on the part of her body and adjusts her movements accordingly. This level of tool use is incredibly rare and was previously seen mainly in primates. The finding hints that…

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