Pigs can be taught how to use joysticks, experiment finds
Thursday, February 11, 2021
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The intelligence of pigs has long been renowned — and scientists in the US have now found that they are clever enough to be able to use computer joysticks.
Researchers from Purdue University in Indiana said they were able to train four pigs to carry out a “joystick operated video game task” to get treats.
Writer(s): Purdue Veterinary Medicine News | pvmnews@purdue.edu
