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¹School of Psychology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.

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Corvids, like crows and ravens, demonstrate remarkable intelligence, confirmed by recent scientific studies. Further research using novel methods is needed to fully understand their cognitive abilities and evolutionary significance.

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Ethology
Animal Behavior
Evolutionary Psychology

Background:

Corvids have long been subjects of myth and legend, often depicted as highly intelligent creatures.
Scientific investigation into corvid cognition has intensified over the last two decades.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current knowledge of corvid temporal, social, and physical cognition.
To argue that corvids are among the most intelligent animals.
To propose novel experimental approaches to further unlock corvid cognitive potential and understand mind evolution.

Main Methods:

Review of existing scientific literature on corvid cognition.
Analysis of studies focusing on temporal, social, and physical cognitive domains.
Proposal of a 'signature-testing' experimental framework.

Main Results:

Current research strongly supports corvids as a highly intelligent animal group.
Significant gaps remain in understanding the full scope of corvid cognitive capabilities.
The potential for corvid research to illuminate broader evolutionary principles is substantial.

Conclusions:

Corvids represent a key group for understanding animal intelligence.
A new experimental paradigm is necessary to advance corvid cognitive research.
Insights from corvid cognition can inform our understanding of human and animal mind evolution.