Researchers from the University of Tubingen in Germany have found that crows are capable of conscious thought. They say that their findings open up new avenues for perceiving the evolution of ...

The results of a new study suggest crows are aware of their own sensory perceptions, a hallmark of what's called primary or sensory consciousness. Tobias Machts / University of Tübingen Crows and ...

Whether crows, ravens, and other “corvids” are making multipart tools like hooked sticks to reach grubs, solving geometry puzzles made famous by Aesop, or nudging a clueless hedgehog across a highway ...

Researchers have made startling discoveries in recent years about a crow’s ability to communicate, solve problems, remember people, and use tools. What they’re discovering about crow brains is ...

For centuries, humans have assumed that our thinking errors set us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. From misjudging risks to seeing patterns that aren’t there, we like to imagine that our ...

For the first time, scientists have found that crows are capable of subjective, conscious experiences and perceptions. Crows and other corvid birds have long been known for their smarts and ...

As humans, we love to think we have a monopoly on brain power. But the more we learn about the culture and intellectual capacity displayed by our super freaking intelligent animal relatives like ...

Crows don’t just remember humans. Here’s a breakdown of how they form opinions, assign reputations and teach each other who to trust. If you’ve ever felt like a crow was watching you a little too ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford.View full profile Eleanor has an ...