Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Intelligence of the Raven Bird~God is truely amazing!
Intelligence
See also: Bird intelligence and Corvidae#Intelligence
At the Norwegian Island of Runde
“
Crows, ravens, magpies, and jays are not just feathered machines, rigidly programmed by their genetics. Instead, they are beings that, within the constraints of their molecular inheritance, make complex decisions and show every sign of enjoying a rich awareness.
”
—Candace Savage[51]
Common Ravens have among the largest brains of any bird species. Specifically, their hyperpallium is large (See avian pallium). For an avian, they display ability in problem solving, as well as other cognitive processes such as imitation and insight.[51]
One experiment designed to evaluate insight and problem-solving ability involved a piece of meat attached to a string hanging from a perch. To reach the food, the bird needed to stand on the perch, pull the string up a little at a time, and step on the loops to gradually shorten the string. Four of five Common Ravens eventually succeeded, and "the transition from no success (ignoring the food or merely yanking at the string) to constant reliable access (pulling up the meat) occurred with no demonstrable trial-and-error learning".[52]
Common Ravens have been observed to manipulate others into doing work for them, such as by calling wolves and coyotes to the site of dead animals. The canines open the carcass, making it more accessible to the birds.[51] They watch where other Common Ravens bury their food and remember the locations of each other's food caches, so they can steal from them. This type of theft occurs so regularly that Common Ravens will fly extra distances from a food source to find better hiding places for food.[53] They have also been observed pretending to make a cache without actually depositing the food, presumably to confuse onlookers.[54]
Dilapidated NIKE Missile radar dome in Alaska with an evening roost
Common Ravens are known to steal and cache shiny objects such as pebbles, pieces of metal, and golf balls. One theory is that they hoard shiny objects to impress other ravens.[55] Other research indicates that juveniles are deeply curious about all new things, and that Common Ravens retain an attraction to bright, round objects based on their similarity to bird eggs. Mature birds lose their intense interest in the unusual, and become highly neophobic.[56]
[edit] Playful behavior
In recent years, biologists have recognized that birds engage in play. Juvenile Common Ravens are among the most playful of bird species. They have been observed to slide down snowbanks, apparently purely for fun. They even engage in games with other species, such as playing catch-me-if-you-can with wolves and dogs.[57] Common Ravens are known for spectacular acrobatic displays, such as flying in loops or interlocking talons with each other in flight.[58][59]
They are also one of only a few species who make their own toys. They have been observed breaking off twigs to play with socially.[60] (Another species is dolphins who blow bubbles to play with.)
See also: Bird intelligence and Corvidae#Intelligence
At the Norwegian Island of Runde
“
Crows, ravens, magpies, and jays are not just feathered machines, rigidly programmed by their genetics. Instead, they are beings that, within the constraints of their molecular inheritance, make complex decisions and show every sign of enjoying a rich awareness.
”
—Candace Savage[51]
Common Ravens have among the largest brains of any bird species. Specifically, their hyperpallium is large (See avian pallium). For an avian, they display ability in problem solving, as well as other cognitive processes such as imitation and insight.[51]
One experiment designed to evaluate insight and problem-solving ability involved a piece of meat attached to a string hanging from a perch. To reach the food, the bird needed to stand on the perch, pull the string up a little at a time, and step on the loops to gradually shorten the string. Four of five Common Ravens eventually succeeded, and "the transition from no success (ignoring the food or merely yanking at the string) to constant reliable access (pulling up the meat) occurred with no demonstrable trial-and-error learning".[52]
Common Ravens have been observed to manipulate others into doing work for them, such as by calling wolves and coyotes to the site of dead animals. The canines open the carcass, making it more accessible to the birds.[51] They watch where other Common Ravens bury their food and remember the locations of each other's food caches, so they can steal from them. This type of theft occurs so regularly that Common Ravens will fly extra distances from a food source to find better hiding places for food.[53] They have also been observed pretending to make a cache without actually depositing the food, presumably to confuse onlookers.[54]
Dilapidated NIKE Missile radar dome in Alaska with an evening roost
Common Ravens are known to steal and cache shiny objects such as pebbles, pieces of metal, and golf balls. One theory is that they hoard shiny objects to impress other ravens.[55] Other research indicates that juveniles are deeply curious about all new things, and that Common Ravens retain an attraction to bright, round objects based on their similarity to bird eggs. Mature birds lose their intense interest in the unusual, and become highly neophobic.[56]
[edit] Playful behavior
In recent years, biologists have recognized that birds engage in play. Juvenile Common Ravens are among the most playful of bird species. They have been observed to slide down snowbanks, apparently purely for fun. They even engage in games with other species, such as playing catch-me-if-you-can with wolves and dogs.[57] Common Ravens are known for spectacular acrobatic displays, such as flying in loops or interlocking talons with each other in flight.[58][59]
They are also one of only a few species who make their own toys. They have been observed breaking off twigs to play with socially.[60] (Another species is dolphins who blow bubbles to play with.)
Friday, October 16, 2009
Great Dane Deformed By Owner..
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - An Albuquerque city employee has pleaded guilty to keeping her Great Dane locked up in a cage so small it left the animal badly deformed and barely able to walk.
Crystal Santiago-Griego, 26, was a city bus driver at the time of her arrest and was fired soon after. On Thursday she pleaded guilty in District Court.
District Judge Charles Brown sentenced Santiago-Griego to 280 hours of community service in local animal shelters.
Heather Ferguson of Animal Protection of New Mexico told KRQE News 13 that she doesn't agree with the sentence.
"We advocate that they're not put back in a situation where they're given a chance to interact with animals," Ferguson said.
Last September animal control officers seized Santiago-Griego's cats, a dog and the badly-deformed Great Dane that had spent most of its life in the cage and could barely walk.
Police said they were overwhelmed by the smell of urine in the apartment of Santiago-Griego and her husband, Ted Griego. Investigators said that the place was so trashed they had to condemn it.
Animal control officers had cited her before for failing to microchip, vaccinate or neuter the Great Dane, which did fit in the cage at the time.
But about seven months later when Santiago-Griego didn't take care of the citation, they went back to her home. That's when they found the owner had continued to keep the Great Dane in the cage even after the dog outgrew it.
News 13 learned an Albuquerque family adopted the Great Dane soon after it was rescued and that the dog is now able to walk.
Ted Griego pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of animal cruelty and must serve 32 hours of community service.
They were both banned from owning animals.
"This is truly someone who has a callous disregard for animals," said Ferguson.
If you suspect abuse please call your local animal rescue league, even if you are wrong~it's ok, just calling ensures the safety of animals!
Remember God says "A righteous person takes care of their animals" a quote from Proverbs, God knows who takes care and who abuses the animals entrusted to our care, so be the hand of care God intended and help protect animals in any way you can!
Crystal Santiago-Griego, 26, was a city bus driver at the time of her arrest and was fired soon after. On Thursday she pleaded guilty in District Court.
District Judge Charles Brown sentenced Santiago-Griego to 280 hours of community service in local animal shelters.
Heather Ferguson of Animal Protection of New Mexico told KRQE News 13 that she doesn't agree with the sentence.
"We advocate that they're not put back in a situation where they're given a chance to interact with animals," Ferguson said.
Last September animal control officers seized Santiago-Griego's cats, a dog and the badly-deformed Great Dane that had spent most of its life in the cage and could barely walk.
Police said they were overwhelmed by the smell of urine in the apartment of Santiago-Griego and her husband, Ted Griego. Investigators said that the place was so trashed they had to condemn it.
Animal control officers had cited her before for failing to microchip, vaccinate or neuter the Great Dane, which did fit in the cage at the time.
But about seven months later when Santiago-Griego didn't take care of the citation, they went back to her home. That's when they found the owner had continued to keep the Great Dane in the cage even after the dog outgrew it.
News 13 learned an Albuquerque family adopted the Great Dane soon after it was rescued and that the dog is now able to walk.
Ted Griego pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of animal cruelty and must serve 32 hours of community service.
They were both banned from owning animals.
"This is truly someone who has a callous disregard for animals," said Ferguson.
If you suspect abuse please call your local animal rescue league, even if you are wrong~it's ok, just calling ensures the safety of animals!
Remember God says "A righteous person takes care of their animals" a quote from Proverbs, God knows who takes care and who abuses the animals entrusted to our care, so be the hand of care God intended and help protect animals in any way you can!
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