Crows Can Use 'Up To Three Tools' In Correct Sequence Without Training
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - 23:28
in Psychology & Sociology
Crows can spontaneously use up to three tools in the correct sequence to achieve a goal, something never before observed in non-human animals without explicit training. Sequential tool use has often been interpreted as evidence for advanced cognitive abilities, such as planning and analogical reasoning, but this has never been explicitly examined.