UM-Bot Posted March 28, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Researchers have discovered that some species of crow are remarkably adept at problem solving. To determine just how clever these birds actually are, a series of experiments were carried out in which New Caledonian crows were tasked with solving a number of simple puzzles that rewarded them with some food if they got it right. Read More: http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/264359/crow-intelligence-rivals-that-of-a-7-year-old 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhen Posted March 28, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Don't know if this is the same research, but it's been evidenced for years now that crows can figure out Archimedes principle. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximusnow Posted March 28, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I have grown quiet fond of crow over the years. I just ate some for dinner last night! Now that I think of it , I eat crow amost daily. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter B Posted March 28, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I have a lot of time for crows and ravens, and Australian magpies as well. They're all intelligent and social animals. Incidentally this link includes video of the crows described in the OP: http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2014/03/27/3972001.htm?topic=enviro And this link is to a 2 minute clip showing cluey crows learning how to use traffic to break open nuts they can't crack themselves (and even more learning): 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occult1 Posted March 28, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) It's been known for years that crows are very intelligent animals. Crows can distinguish humans and recognize their facial features. Evidence also suggests that they are one of the few non-human animals capable of displacement (linguistics) (communicating about things that are happening in a different spatial or temporal location to the here and now).[20][21] Source: http://en.wikipedia....ow#cite_note-18 And they can be taught to talk! Edited March 28, 2014 by sam_comm 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshadow60 Posted March 28, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 28, 2014 They are very intelligent. Be kind to crows, because if you aren't they will remember the slight for a very long time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saitung Posted March 28, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Yes, this is quite old news. Crows are even known to have funerals for fallen comrades. And many studies are now placing them as smart as primates. Edited March 28, 2014 by Saitung 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DieChecker Posted March 28, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 28, 2014 There was a thread a while ago about crows (Or ravens maybe?) using fire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROGER Posted March 28, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 28, 2014 And many studies are now placing them as smart as primates. Or your average Yahoo comment's poster . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortyStuff Posted March 28, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I know they are more intelligent than 90% of the Washington D.C. occupants. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taniwha Posted March 28, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Now for my masterly plan.... train my crows to bring me bank notes for food .... Mwhahaha ha ha ha! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolguy Posted March 29, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Crows. Are really smart most birds are also. There is an African grey in England he is as smart as a third grader lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g00dfella Posted March 29, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I have grown quiet fond of crow over the years. I just ate some for dinner last night! Now that I think of it , I eat crow amost daily. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Grey Posted March 29, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 29, 2014 So the question we need to ask now is, which dinosaur is the crow descended from? lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticwerewolf Posted March 29, 2014 #15 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Now for my masterly plan.... train my crows to bring me bank notes for food .... Mwhahaha ha ha ha! be carefull they bring you more then enough to keep the food coming once you start feeding them they get angry when they are not fed and can get a large group together with a caw for every dollar they bring you should spend two 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davros of Skaro Posted March 29, 2014 #16 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Are these Crows compared to 7 year olds that watch the Disney channel? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.6.6 Posted March 29, 2014 #17 Share Posted March 29, 2014 At 7, my daughter could manipulate me to do anything! Ive yet to see a crow do that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatsinausername Posted March 29, 2014 #18 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Give the crow an ipad and see how far it gets. I could go on to make a derogatory remark about Apple products and it's users but... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abramelin Posted March 29, 2014 #19 Share Posted March 29, 2014 There was a thread a while ago about crows (Or ravens maybe?) using fire... It was in a thread: http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=245943&st=105#entry4737350 ...and read on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harte Posted March 29, 2014 #20 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Crow intelligence rivals that of a 7-year-old In my experience here at U-M, I'd have to say that this underestimates the intelligence of crows since there are many adults here that crows can certainly outthink. Harte 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DieChecker Posted March 29, 2014 #21 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Whenever you see a one word answer here on UM, it is a crow posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightly Posted March 29, 2014 #22 Share Posted March 29, 2014 i think it's 'cool' that they are finding out how similar brainage / thought / intelligence is in the animal kingdom. Plants are next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluxed Posted March 29, 2014 #23 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I have a lot of time for crows and ravens, and Australian magpies as well. They're all intelligent and social animals. They grow ever more restless, waiting for the sight of blood on the battlefield. These are very strong memories for these birds who many times in the past, waited for a meal while the battle commenced. Not saying they are evil or anything - animals see food and food alone. Very clever birds for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplybill Posted March 29, 2014 #24 Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Crows are even known to have funerals for fallen comrades. There was a thread a while ago about crows using fire... For the more environmentally-sensitive crows, cremation has become the preferred means of internment. Edited March 29, 2014 by simplybill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralaman Posted March 29, 2014 #25 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Have you seen the current condition of the American education system? Most types of fungus rival the intelligence of our 7 year olds... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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