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Unexpected Dexterity: Hawaiian Crow on the Brink of Extinction Demonstrates Tool use and Self-teaching Ability

New research finds that the Extinct-in-the-wild Hawaiian Crow can teach itself how to use tools. Hawaiian Crows, also called ‘Alalā, once thrived in the dry and wet forest habitats of Hawai’i’s islands. The native birds preyed on invertebrates and also consumed the islands’ native fruits. Unfortunately, the ‘Alalā began to struggle for survival when habitat loss and pressure […]

Written by on October 2, 2016