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Dec 2024
9m 37s

Brainy Birds: Crows, Ravens, and Parrots

BEDTIME HISTORY
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Did you know that some birds are super smart? In this episode, we’ll explore how crows, ravens, and parrots use their brains in amazing ways. These birds can solve tricky puzzles, make tools to get food, and even remember things for a long time. Parrots can copy human speech, and ravens are great at planning ahead! We’ll talk about how these birds are a lot ... Show More
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