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The neurobiologist Erich Jarvis studies the few species capable of speech. He has long hoped to genetically engineer an ...

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Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds—one of the natural world's greatest symphonies—is a joy like no other. It is not surprising that bird-watching has become an increasingly popular hobby. A simple ...

Modern science reveals birds possess remarkable cognitive abilities rivaling mammals. These intelligent birds solve complex ...

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Scientists have found a trigger for social learning in wild animals. An experiment on great tits has pinpointed a single factor --immigration -- that can cause birds to pay close attention to others, ...

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