Crows from New Caledonia produce tools that are arguably more sophisticated than those made by any other animal outside humans. Crows appear to be able to learn from one another, and their technology may even be developing, but it has baffled scientists how such solitary animals without language can communicate with one another. Corvus moneduloides are very lonely animals, but … [Read more...] about Crows From New Caledonia Have Demonstrated Abilities Never Before Seen In Creatures Other Than Humans
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According To A New Study, Crows, Like Humans, Are Self-Aware
Crows have their own version of the human cerebral cortex. Corvids — the "crow family" of birds that includes ravens, jays, magpies, and nutcrackers — are intelligent. They utilize tools, identify faces, leave gifts for individuals they like, and one Facebook video shows a crow forcing a recalcitrant small hedgehog out of traffic. Corvids will also throw boulders into the … [Read more...] about According To A New Study, Crows, Like Humans, Are Self-Aware
Humans Lived In a Cave Famous For Its Paintings For 50,000 Years
It's hardly surprise that Cueva de Ardales, one of Europe's richest rock art sites, contains so many paintings — the residents had plenty of time to practice. According to recent findings, the southern Spanish cave provided a safe haven for Neanderthals and modern people for at least 50,000 years. Previous research on the paint on the walls of Cueva de Ardales dates it to … [Read more...] about Humans Lived In a Cave Famous For Its Paintings For 50,000 Years
A Photographer Captures The Undeniable Similarities Between dogs And Their Humans
Dogs and their people have formed such close ties that it's no surprise that they begin to resemble one other. The parallels are frequently subtle yet apparent, such as flowing locks, deep faces, or a funny grin. Gerrard Gethings' lovely series of colorful photographs including these "doggelgängers." The assumption that a linked canine and a person bear similarities has been … [Read more...] about A Photographer Captures The Undeniable Similarities Between dogs And Their Humans
While Waiting to see The Veterinarian, a Sleeping Calf Softly Snores on His Human’s Lap
A rescued calf named Mike fell asleep on his owner Dan's lap while waiting to visit the veterinarian, giving out charming gentle snores. Mike was surrendered to the Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea, Michigan by a local farmer who was unable to care for Mike's numerous medical difficulties. Because of his health, a local farmer saved this lucky kid from slaughter. He will now find a … [Read more...] about While Waiting to see The Veterinarian, a Sleeping Calf Softly Snores on His Human’s Lap