Study on Western Australian magpies indicates that social experiences and environment, not genetics, significantly impact avian intelligence.
Magpie intelligence is not primarily genetic, according to a study on Western Australian magpies. The research, which tested their learning abilities using wooden puzzle boards, showed that magpies raised in larger groups demonstrated superior performance in associative learning tasks compared to those raised in smaller groups. This suggests that social experiences and environment play a significant role in avian intelligence, rather than genetics.
March 13, 2024
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