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Crows' Intelligence Rivals Apes: Grudges and Face Recognition

11/28/2025

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Story summary

Crows possess remarkable intelligence that rivals great apes and young children.
Dr. John Marzluff's research shows crows recognize individual human faces and remember interactions.
Crows hold grudges against those who harm them and respond to masks linked to negative experiences.
Their brain structure, especially the nidopallium caudolaterale, supports decision-making and emotional memory.
The findings challenge traditional views of animal cognition.

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Story summary

Crows possess remarkable intelligence that rivals great apes and young children.
Dr. John Marzluff's research shows crows recognize individual human faces and remember interactions.
Crows hold grudges against those who harm them and respond to masks linked to negative experiences.
Their brain structure, especially the nidopallium caudolaterale, supports decision-making and emotional memory.
The findings challenge traditional views of animal cognition.