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Roy Rolling

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7. Cows are very intelligent

Reply to cbabe (Original post)

Mon Jan 19, 2026, 03:07 PM

Monday

Prove me wrong.

I would have one as a pet if physically and ethically able. I’ve visited dairy farm cows and they are eerily smart—I wonder what they’re up to. Are they conspiring with whales for a global action?

Count me in. fistbump: 🐄

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