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Clever Beagle Raids Toaster Oven

by Melanie

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Many of us have dogs that get into all sorts of mischief when we’re not home.  Things get moved or disappear, leaving us scratching our heads.  But one dog owner figured out exactly how his chicken nuggets were going missing when he secretly recorded his beagle, Lucy.

 

 

 

One way scientists measure intelligence in animals is by their use of tools.  Humans were long considered the only creatures to use tools, thus the only ones with true intelligence, but it has been discovered that chimpanzees, orangutans and crows will use sticks to get food.  Now we know that dogs – or at least beagles – can be added to the list!