Crows and magpies using anti-bird spikes to build nests, researchers find (www.theguardian.com)

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Dutch study identifies several examples of corvids’ ‘amazing’ ability to adapt to the urban environment

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[-] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

And this is exactly why they deserve to be on the new Euro banknotes. Vote for birds!

[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Voted! I actually found that theme the most appealing. Others were meh.

[-] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

Why am I not surprised. These birds are among the smartest creatures on Earth and I have to admit I like the irony of them using materials initially made to deter them. They hold the mirror for us...

[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

They hold the mirror for us.

They do, whether we want to see it, is another matter.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Most people won't for sure.

[-] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Become ungovernable

[-] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Nature is metal.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

That's brilliant. Once again they prove they're more intelligent than people thought.

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