New Caledonian crows are famous for crafting sticks into hooked tools. Here's why they do it

New Caledonian crows are famous for their ability to craft sticks into hooked tools, which they use to probe for larvae and insects hidden in trees. But why they do this has been anyone ’s guess — until now.As anyone who has ever struggled to open a bag of chips knows, grabbing a pair of scissors...

Source: Los Angeles Times - Science - January 22, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Sean Greene Source Type: news