‘World’s Smartest Bird’ Strikes Again: AU Magpies Remove Research Radio-Collars, Leaving Scientists Stunned

(EnviroNews World News) — A new study suggests Australian magpies (Gymnorhina tibicen) are willing to help other group members without receiving an immediate reward – an extremely rare trait in nature. Scientists at Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast were hoping to observe magpie movements using tracking devices…