Researchers fit 5 magpies with GPS trackers. Within an hour they began helping each other remove them, turning a failed tracking experiment into an observation of cooperation and problem solving (www.ecoticias.com)

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Researchers fitted five Australian magpies with GPS trackers to map their movements, but within an hour the birds began helping one another remove the harnesses, turning a failed tracking experiment into an unexpected observation of cooperation and problem-solving

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[–] arbilp3@aussie.zone 7 points 12 hours ago (1 child)

Magpies are the most amazing, intelligent, quirky and funny birds. You've inspired me to do a 'Know your Aussie species' post on magpies later this week.

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[–] Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 3 points 9 hours ago

That'll be a fun one. 🙂

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[–] Lodespawn@aussie.zone 32 points 19 hours ago (1 child)

Those researchers are now on the magpie naughty list and will be swooped at every available opportunity.