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"If you’ve ever had the pleasure of encountering Australia’s iconic magpies,
you know these birds are intelligent creatures. With their striking black and
white plumage, loud warbling voices and complex social behaviours, magpies
possess a level of avian brilliance that fascinates birders and scientists
alike.
But what enables these clever birds to thrive? Are their sharp cognitive
abilities innate – something coded into their genetic makeup? Or are magpie
smarts more a product of their environment and social experiences?
In a new study, we shed light on the “nature versus nurture” debate – at least
when it comes to avian intelligence."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
