First documented case of tool use in cattle observed in Austrian cow
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David Grimm
Summary
A baker in southern Austria observed his cow, Veronika, using sticks and other objects as tools to scratch herself. Over a decade, the cow refined her technique, using her prehensile tongue to manipulate objects of various sizes and orientations for optimal scratching. This behavior represents the first documented case of tool use in cattle, a skill previously seen only in humans and chimpanzees.
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· 3 pulledWhen Veronika had an itch, she would grab a stick in her mouth and use it to scratch her body.
Over the years, the brown bovid's technique improved.
The behavior isn't just a clever trick: It's the first documented case of tool use in cattle.
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