When a Crow passes away, other Crows have a “funeral” and gather to see what may have caused it Researchers, including those at the University of Washington, have observed that crows engage in what is often called a “Crow funeral.” When a Crow passes, other Crows gather around , not out of grief, but to assess potential dangers. This behavior, studied as Crow thanatology, allows them to study the scene, identify predators, and learn which areas to avoid.
By observing and sharing this information, Crows strengthen their survival strategies and 'pass on' important knowledge to their social group.
Okay - think about this just for a moment, then go do whatever. There's more than one person working at the University of Washington getting paid - and probably handsomely I might add - to watch a bunch of crows and come come up with crazy shit like this. Now, think about what you do/did for a living. These guy's jobs are literally for the birds. Where does one apply for that type position? Asking for a friend...
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Think that's bad for research? I took a biochemistry class last millennium. The professor informed us one of his tests was to give an African who had no lactase one cup of milk, then collect the resulting gas and examine for type of glasses and volume. "See what you get to do if you become a biochemist? One, one fart. Two, two beautiful farts ..."
ReplyDeleteCollege freshmen are there to be tested, but this sounds excessive. I hope that one was getting a full scholarship for his/her pains.
DeleteMagpies will often have funerals for their dead> I have seen up to 30 at a dead one.
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