Cows may have been intentionally concealing their intelligence.
Farmers beware.
This is Veronika, a 13-year-old brown Swiss cow from the Austrian countryside who has stunned scientists by becoming the first documented cow to use a multi-purpose tool.
Experts say Veronika’s back scratching may force us to rethink the intelligence of the species.
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— The Independent (@Independent) January 19, 2026