Gaia with a pile of toys. (Claudia Fugazza via SWNS)
Brainy dogs can work out how similar toys work - even when they don’t look alike, reveals new research.
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(Eötvös Loránd University via SWNS)
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Bindi with a pull toy. (Claudia Fugazza via SWNS)
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(Photo by Josh Sorenson via Pexels)
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