Sheep "intelligence"

Sheep are widely regarded as some of the most dim-witted creatures in the animal kingdom, but new research has revealed they are far more intelligent than they have previously been given credit for.

Are sheep really smart?

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have found that the creatures have the brainpower to equal rodents, monkeys and, in some tests, even humans.

The results suggest that sheep have relatively advanced learning capabilities, are adaptable, can map out their surroundings mentally and may even be able to plan ahead.

Scientists uncovered this sheep "intelligence" when they were researching neurodegeneration, with a focus on Huntington's disease, an inherited disorder that leads to nerve damage and dementia.

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