Austrian Cow Veronika Becomes First Documented Case Of Tool Use In Cattle

Researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna documented the first instance of a cow using tools after observing an Austrian cow named Veronika scratching herself with sticks.The study published in "Current Biology" reveals that Veronika intentionally manipulates brushes with her mouth to reach specific body parts, demonstrating cognitive abilities previously seen in chimpanzees.Experts suggest that bovine intelligence has been historically underestimated and that Veronika's stimulating environment likely contributed to her innovative behavior.