Pigs may never fly, but they’re capable of using tools, as fascinating new research demonstrates. Chimps, elephants, dolphins, otters, crows, and, of course, humans, are among the few creatures on ...

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Now, add handiwork to the list of pigs’ accomplishments. Researchers observed a family of critically endangered Visayan warty pigs using sticks to dig and build nests, evidence that the digitless ...

People take tool usage for granted, which is understandable considering the scientific estimation that we’ve been using them for roughly three million years. But animals using tools, that’s still a ...

For the first time, swine have been observed (and recorded) making use of tools to make their lives easier. Tool usage, which has long been associated with intelligence, is a rare trait among animals.

(CNN) -- Pigs aren't heralded for their intelligence, but swine are smarter than they seem. They're test subjects in studies that lead to life-saving discoveries. They're reliable and beloved therapy ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Now, add handiwork to the list of pigs’ ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. PARIS — Pigs aren’t heralded for their ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Now, add handiwork to the list of pigs’ ...

Pigs aren’t heralded for their intelligence, but swine are smarter than they seem. They’re test subjects in studies that lead to life-saving discoveries. They’re reliable and beloved therapy animals.