Clever Cockatoos Master Public Drinking Fountains
TL;DR
Wild cockatoos in Sydney have developed a local drinking tradition by learning to manipulate water fountains using their feet and body weight, showcasing their intelligence and adaptability in urban environments, as documented in a study published in Biology Letters.
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- Australian 'trash parrots' have now developed a local 'drinking tradition' Live Science
- Clever Cockatoos Have Figured Out How to Drink From Water Fountains The New York Times
- Clever cockies not only open bins, they can use water fountains too Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- A clever cockatoo picked up a human skill—and then it spread Yahoo
- Crafty cockatoos learn to use public drinking fountains New Scientist
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