They are certainly more intelligent than most pets (dogs/cats). They'll figure things out a lot faster and without specific training. For example, I knew one cow that learned how to open gates and doors with their tongue just by watching us open the doors/gates.
Getting a pet to do those sorts of behaviors usually takes treats and a lot of time.
Honestly, the only thing that surprises me about this is the fact that cows have bladder (and bowel?) control.
They are certainly more intelligent than most pets (dogs/cats). They'll figure things out a lot faster and without specific training. For example, I knew one cow that learned how to open gates and doors with their tongue just by watching us open the doors/gates.
Getting a pet to do those sorts of behaviors usually takes treats and a lot of time.
Honestly, the only thing that surprises me about this is the fact that cows have bladder (and bowel?) control.