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What ability are crows known for?
What ability are crows known for?
What does the fable of the Thirsty Crow dropping stones in a pitcher demonstrate?
What does the fable of the Thirsty Crow dropping stones in a pitcher demonstrate?
What have experiments with New Caledonian crows shown?
What have experiments with New Caledonian crows shown?
What have crows demonstrated in experiments regarding problem-solving?
What have crows demonstrated in experiments regarding problem-solving?
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What concept do crows struggle with when solving problems?
What concept do crows struggle with when solving problems?
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What does the fable of the Thirsty Crow illustrate?
What does the fable of the Thirsty Crow illustrate?
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What have experiments shown about New Caledonian crows?
What have experiments shown about New Caledonian crows?
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What do crows struggle with when solving problems according to the text?
What do crows struggle with when solving problems according to the text?
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What have experiments shown regarding crows choosing sinking over floating objects?
What have experiments shown regarding crows choosing sinking over floating objects?
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What is a key aspect of problem-solving for crows mentioned in the text?
What is a key aspect of problem-solving for crows mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
- Crows are known for their intelligence, being able to recognize faces and use tools.
- The fable of the Thirsty Crow dropping stones in a pitcher to raise the water level for a drink illustrates crow intelligence.
- Experiments have shown that New Caledonian crows can quickly learn to use stones to raise the water level to access food.
- Crows in experiments demonstrated new tricks like choosing sinking over floating objects to solve problems.
- Crows need to see cause and effect to understand and solve problems, struggling with concepts like wide versus narrow tubes.
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Test your knowledge about the intelligence of crows, their problem-solving abilities, and famous examples like the Thirsty Crow fable. Learn about how crows can recognize faces, use tools, and exhibit complex problem-solving skills in experiments.