Some communities have taken extra precautions to protecting wildlife, but roadways are typically dangerous areas for animals. Some cities around the world may have built wildlife overpasses and animal crossing signs, but it’s still precarious out there for the critters. In fact, some animals seem to have learned how bad it can be and are […]
Tag: Crows
Are crows really that clever?
It’s no secret corvids are endowed with remarkable cognitive abilities. The internet is awash with videos of crows imitating voices or solving complex brainteasers. But are these birds as intelligent as they are made out to be? The nutcracker puzzle One of the most quoted studies to back up the thesis of a superior intelligence […]
Study Shows Crows Are Capable of Recursion, a Communication Skill Thought to Be Distinctively Human
Crows are one of the most misunderstood creatures in the animal kingdom. Crows are incredibly smart and creative, and this new report shows just how intelligent they are. Recursive sentences are a key part of language, and researchers have long wondered if animals can grasp this concept. Recursion is what allows us to form long […]
6 Harmless Ways To Keep Birds Away From Your Property
You can appreciate a bird from a distance, but when they invade your space it can lead to a variety of issues. Bird droppings are corrosive, which can cause serious damage to your property over time – not to mention it just looks untidy and gross. They can ruin any fruit and veg you’re trying […]
Every year in Virginia, barbaric “killing contests” take place, and they are nothing but tragic and frightening
While dogfighting and cockfighting are no longer legal in the United States, numerous animal species, such as bobcats, coyotes, crows, foxes, marmots, mountain lions, prairie dogs, rabbits, and raccoons, are nonetheless endangered. Every year, barbaric “Killing contests” take place, and they are nothing but tragic and distressing. They’re essentially competitions to see who can spill […]
Wild birds can be killed to protect game birds in England – new guidance
Some wild birds can be killed in order to protect game birds bred for shooting in England, the government has ruled, in an update to guidance on general shooting licences. General licences give broad permissions to shoot certain species of wild birds to protect livestock, aid conservation, and preserve health and public safety. The new […]
Scientists Studying Crows Get Big Surprise –They’re So Smart They Understand the Concept of Zero
Building on substantial evidence of crow consciousness, a German university has proven some crows can learn to recognize ‘zero’ as a counting unit. While that sounds ridiculous, zero is not nothing, rather it’s one of the most complex mathematical concepts devised—that something can and should represent nothing, not only as the base value, but as […]
Wendy’s Crows
Today I stood outside in the cold for a while watching this crow forage in the trash behind a Wendy’s fast food restaurant. I like the way it is puffing up its feathers. Another one flew over and then both left when I got too close, making dramatic silhouettes as they went. They are so […]