EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 4 MIN
Veronica the Tool-Using Cow
from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault
A 13-year-old Swiss brown cow in Austria named Veronica wields a long-handled deck brush with precision, flipping it to use bristles or the smooth handle to scratch different body parts. This episode explores how her multipurpose tool use reveals executive function, planning, and sophisticated problem-solving in cow, challenging the 40-year-old 'Cow Tools' joke and underscoring the importance of environment in unlocking hidden animal minds. We also discuss evidence of bovine memory and social intelligence, and why observation gaps may hide remarkable intelligence across species. Note: This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes. Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC
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A 13-year-old Swiss brown cow in Austria named Veronica wields a long-handled deck brush with precision, flipping it to use bristles or the smooth handle to scratch different body parts. This episode explores how her multipurpose tool use reveals executive function, planning, and sophisticated problem-solving in cow, challenging the 40-year-old 'Cow Tools' joke and underscoring the importance of environment in unlocking hidden animal minds. We also discuss evidence of bovine memory and social...
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