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Justice for Far Side cartoonist Gary Larson: A team of scientists has observed, for the first time, a cow using a tool in a flexible manner. The ingenuity of “Veronika,” as the animal is called, shows ...

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Jan. 20 (UPI) --Researchers in Austria detailed the unusual case of the first cow to be documented using tools -- specifically, sticks and brushes she uses to scratch herself. The team from the ...

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How does a cow scratch an itch on its back? An Austrian cow named Veronika has a solution that could change how we view livestock. For the past decade, Veronika has been observed by her owner ...

NATURE BRIEFING 20 January 2026 Daily briefing: The first documented case of tool use in cattle An Austrian cow named Veronika can use a broom to scratch her body. Plus, Japan is about to restart the ...