2-year Australian study finds that bullied magpies show better cognitive abilities than aggressive ones.

2-year Australian study finds that aggressive magpies may be less intelligent than their bullied counterparts. The University of Western Australia discovered that magpies subjected to bullying showed better cognitive abilities when tested, possibly due to necessity driving innovation. This suggests that birds unable to dominate through aggression may find alternative problem-solving approaches.

June 05, 2024
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