Birds have rare talent for tool-making.
This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution
Access options
Subscribe to this journal
Receive 51 print issues and online access
$199.00 per year
only $3.90 per issue
Buy this article
- Purchase on SpringerLink
- Instant access to full article PDF
Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout
References
Weir, A. A. S., Chappell, J. & Kacelnik, A. Shaping of hooks in New Caledonian crows. Science 297, 981, (2002).
Hunt, G. R. Manufacture and use of hook-tools by New Caledonian crows. Nature 379, 249 - 251 (1996).
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Powell, K. Clever crows know their tools. Nature (2002). https://doi.org/10.1038/news020805-9
Published:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/news020805-9