though humans were once thought to be the only animals capable of planning for future events, scientists found that common ravens can pass these sorts of tests with flying colors. when given a tool that could be used to access a treat, the ravens took it and used it successfully. hours later, when given a lineup of objects they could choose from, the majority of ravens chose the tool, and held onto it for future use.

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those little pine cone birdfeeders are always a popular fall kids craft, which is awesome! but just a reminder- do not use salted peanut butter for bird feeding! small amounts likely won’t hurt, but salted foods aren’t good for birds. also check for xylitol – this is found in some peanut butter and can make birds very very sick!

if you are allergic to peanut butter, you can use unsalted sunflower, cashew, or other nut butters!

myownskyfullofstars:

todaysbird:

todays bird is: these black swans!

Fun history bit: in economics, and before anyone even knew black swans existed, an event would be said to be a “black swan” when it was deemed impossible to happen. However, ever since black swans were discovered, a “black swan” is now an event thought impossible to happen, but that happens anyway.

The best example for this is a country defaulting payment for its sovereign debt.