Most birds can't use tools, except for the most intelligent ones. A new study claims that some woodpeckers can learn how to use simple tools without learning it from other birds.
Kate Yakimchuk birds tools intelligence research Animals 27 June 2023While most animals can suffer brain damage after they hit their head, it surprisingly doesn't affect woodpeckers. Woodpeckers have a unique adaptation that protects their brains from damage while repeatedly pecking at trees.
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