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The Mind of a Crow →


Writer

Suzi Travis

Summary

Suzi Travis explores the remarkable intelligence of crows through observing their behavior in her backyard and reviewing the latest scientific research. Crows exhibit cognitive abilities once thought unique to primates, including tool use, problem-solving, counting, and understanding cause-and-effect relationships. Their densely packed neurons enable complex cognition despite lacking a layered cortex like mammals. Recent experiments suggest crows may even possess a form of consciousness, challenging assumptions about human uniqueness. Travis's personal interactions with crows underscore their curiosity, memory, and potential for interspecies communication.

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