Can they build houses or solve cancer? Nope. Can they talk? Maybe. Can they solve puzzles and problems? Yes! The animals in this list have smarty-pants skills that range from problem solving to ...

If you’re planning a whimsical animal burglary, you’ll definitely want a raccoon anchoring your squad. In a bizarre 1908 study by ethologist H.B. David, raccoons were able to pick complex locks in ...

The global search for the most intelligent animals has become one of science’s most captivating pursuits. From jungles to oceans to treetops, researchers are continually discovering surprising new ...