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zackhanscom (1 month ago) Show Hide
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those thieving magpies
42ndIcicle (1 month ago) Show Hide
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Science shows "Science shows..." usually begins 95% of lies.

More like 100%, amirite?
falcoperegrinus82 (2 months ago) Show Hide
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I'm pretty sure most (non self-aware) animals attack reflective objects because they think that the reflection is a conspecific rival.
falcoperegrinus82 (2 months ago) Show Hide
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Not only are they self-aware, the know know what their correct appearance should be.
falcoperegrinus82 (2 months ago) Show Hide
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Its cool how they controlled for that by placing an "invisible" black dot on the bird's neck
falcoperegrinus82 (2 months ago) Show Hide
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I don't think brain size has anything to do with it. That is really cool though.
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Wow, you're truly a moron.
helghasttrooper5073 (4 months ago) Show Hide
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I got pecked in the back of thehead by a magpie whilst riding to the shops today, then it chased me another 20 metres or so down the road...stupid bird.
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only a European magpie(Pica Pica). I wonder what the result would be with an Australian Magpie (gymnorina tibicen). You may want eye protection for that one.

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