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health21 days ago•3 min saved

Tamil Nadu Activates Bird Flu Watch After 1,000+ Crow Deaths in Chennai

Avian influenza (H5N1) has resurfaced in Tamil Nadu after 1,000–1,500 crows died around Chennai, triggering intensified state-wide surveillance and biosecurity measures. No human infections have been reported, with authorities coordinating veterinary and public health teams, advising the public to avoid handling dead birds and to ensure poultry is thoroughly cooked. Monitoring is being expanded to poultry farms, hatcheries, live-bird markets, and wetlands to prevent spillover to poultry and people, amid concerns tied to migratory birds and cross-border poultry trade with Kerala.

via Down To Earth|

#avian-influenza #crows #h5n1

nature7 months ago•19 min saved

The Intelligence of Crows and Ravens with Dr. John Marzluff

Dr. John Marzluff discusses the remarkable intelligence and behaviors of crows and ravens, highlighting their problem-solving skills, social learning, and ability to recognize faces, including humans, which demonstrate their complex cognition and emotional capacities.

via A Way To Garden|

#bird-intelligence #corvids #crows

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Crows Can Count Like Toddlers, New Study Reveals

A new study led by neuroscientist Diana Liao reveals that crows can count out loud, demonstrating sophisticated numerical abilities and vocal control. The research shows that crows can produce specific numbers of vocalizations in response to numerical cues, similar to how human toddlers learn to count. This discovery suggests that crows, and potentially other birds, may possess more advanced cognitive skills than previously thought, prompting further research into avian intelligence and communication.

via Giant Freakin Robot|

#crows #intelligence #numerical-abilities

science1 year ago•1 min saved

Crows Demonstrate Advanced Counting Abilities, Study Reveals

A new study reveals that crows can count out loud, demonstrating numerical abilities and vocal control comparable to human toddlers. Researchers found that crows could reliably count to four with their caws, suggesting they might be able to go higher if needed. This discovery highlights the sophisticated cognitive skills of crows, using a nonsymbolic number estimation system shared by humans and animals.

via Newser|

#animal-intelligence #counting #crows

science1 year ago•6 min saved

Crows Can Count Like Toddlers, New Study Reveals

A new study by researchers at the University of Tübingen has found that crows can count up to four and match the number of calls they make when shown a numeral. This discovery, published in the journal Science, highlights the advanced numerical thinking and planning abilities of crows, challenging the notion that animals are merely stimulus-response machines. The findings add to the growing body of evidence on crow intelligence and their ability to understand abstract numbers.

via CNN|

#animal-cognition #counting #crows

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Crows Can Count Out Loud and Plan Their Calls, Study Reveals

A new study reveals that carrion crows can count out loud, producing a specific number of caws in response to visual or auditory stimuli, demonstrating numeracy skills similar to human toddlers. This is the first definitive evidence of animals counting through distinct vocalizations, highlighting the crows' sophisticated numerical abilities and vocal control.

via Livescience.com|

#animal-behavior #crows #numeracy

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Crows Exhibit Counting Skills Comparable to Toddlers, Study Finds

A study by researchers at the University of Tübingen has shown that crows can plan and control the number of calls they make, demonstrating advanced numerical competence and vocal control. The crows were able to produce a specific number of calls in response to visual or auditory stimuli, indicating they form an abstract numerical concept to plan their vocalizations. This ability suggests sophisticated communication potential in crows.

via Phys.org|

#behavioral-experiment #crows #neurobiology

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Crows Exhibit Counting Skills Comparable to Toddlers, Study Finds

A new study reveals that crows can count out loud, producing a specific number of caws in response to visual and auditory cues. This ability, which requires both numerical understanding and vocal control, has not been observed in other non-human species. The research, conducted on three carrion crows, shows that they can flexibly produce between one and four vocalizations, similar to how human toddlers count before mastering symbolic numbers. This discovery could indicate a new form of avian communication and suggests an evolutionary precursor to true counting.

via ScienceAlert|

#animal-intelligence #counting #crows

science-and-nature2 years ago•2 min saved

"Crows' Surprising Statistical Logic Unveiled in Groundbreaking Research"

A new study from the University of Tübingen reveals that crows can perform statistical reasoning, marking the first time this ability has been observed in the species. Researchers trained crows to associate images with distinct reward probabilities, demonstrating their ability to understand and apply statistical logic. These findings contribute to our understanding of animal intelligence and the evolution of cognitive abilities.

via Ars Technica|

#animal-intelligence #crows #evolution-of-intelligence

animals2 years ago•2 min saved

"Clever Crows: Turning Anti-Bird Spikes into Nests"

Carrion crows and Eurasian magpies have been observed using anti-bird spikes as materials for their nests, strategically positioning them to potentially defend against predatory birds. These metal pins, typically used to deter birds, serve to secure twigs and support the nest structure. This behavior highlights the adaptability of birds in utilizing man-made materials for nest construction, as seen in previous instances such as the Australian 'Parkdale Pigeon' nesting on top of anti-bird spikes.

via Boing Boing|

#animals #anti-bird-spikes #bird-behavior

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Shadow and Bone: Season 2 Review and Season 3 Plans"

While Netflix has not officially announced a third season of Shadow and Bone, showrunner Eric Heisserer has hinted that it could happen. If it does, it's likely to be at least two years before it's released. The show's main characters, Alina and Mal, are expected to return, but they may not be together. The Crows, who are already fan favorites, are also expected to feature prominently in season 3.

via Polygon|

#crows #entertainment #netflix