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The crow's brain- a problem solver
Topic Started: Jul 14 2015, 06:58 PM (103 Views)
Newpianoplayer
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bird brains
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Sidney
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Wanna see an intelligent bird? Look no farther than me.

For years, the science was settled scientists assumed that, because the birds neocortex is not as developed as that of mammals they could not be as intelligent. However our evolution has been different, with other parts of our brains assuming the functions of the mammalian neocortex. Our brains are just as good as yours - just differently wired.

If you want to see a really smart bird, google Alex the Parrot. He was an African Grey parrot who learned to count, identify colors, ask for things he wanted ("Want shower") and converse with his owner, Dr. Irene Pepperberg. Sadly, he passed away a few years ago. Dr. Pepperberg's work continues however, with another parrot.

Spend an hour and enjoy Dr. Pepperberg's work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62rXKjXgr60
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Jul 14 2015, 07:15 PM
Wanna see an intelligent bird? Look no farther than me.

For years, the science was settled scientists assumed that, because the birds neocortex is not as developed as that of mammals they could not be as intelligent. However our evolution has been different, with other parts of our brains assuming the functions of the mammalian neocortex. Our brains are just as good as yours - just differently wired.

If you want to see a really smart bird, google Alex the Parrot. He was an African Grey parrot who learned to count, identify colors, ask for things he wanted ("Want shower") and converse with his owner, Dr. Irene Pepperberg. Sadly, he passed away a few years ago. Dr. Pepperberg's work continues however, with another parrot.

Spend an hour and enjoy Dr. Pepperberg's work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62rXKjXgr60
Very fine elocution Sidney
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