Clever Cockatoos Master Public Drinking Fountains
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Wild cockatoos in Sydney have developed a local drinking tradition by learning to manipulate water fountains using their feet and body weight, showcasing their intelligence and adaptability in urban environments, as documented in a study published in Biology Letters.
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