Quoth The Raven “No Problem!” A study in the July issue of Science once again demonstrates the stunningly high intelligence of ravens, and other members of the crow family. Ravens are part of a larger species called corvids, which include crows, jays and magpies.  Tests conclusively prove that these birds can solve problems better than four year old humans and some adult great apes. Ravens have shown the ability to fashion tools to obtain food, to exchange token for food on a delayed basis, to hold grudges against fellow birds, etc. [If it’s been a while since you read Edgar … Continue reading →