Antonio Osuna-Mascaró
Antonio Osuna-Mascaró is a biologist at the Messerli Research Institute of the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, where he specializes in comparative cognition. He gained attention for his research documenting a cow named Veronika, who exhibits remarkable tool-use behavior by effectively using a stick to scratch herself in hard-to-reach areas. This behavior challenges traditional notions of animal intelligence, particularly for species like cows that have historically been underestimated.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 15,767 | $108,000 | 97$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,408 | $2,700,000 | 1,329$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,727 | $700,000 | 625$ |
| Totals | 3 | 94,183,693 | 56,902 | $3,508,000 | 2,051$ |
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United Kingdom:
Dr Antonio Osuna-Mascaro of the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna commented on the unexpected tool use of cows.
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Ecuador:
Antonio Osuna-Mascaró is a cognitive biologist and one of the authors of the research on Veronika's tool use.
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Switzerland:
Antonio Osuna-Mascaró is a biologist who documented Veronika's behavior with Alice Auersperg.
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