Australian magpies outsmart scientists during experiment
Researchers in Australia attempted to track the movements of five magpies using GPS trackers. However, the birds quickly learned to remove the trackers from each other, complicating the experiment.
In brief
- Researchers planned to track the movements of five magpies.
- Magpies began removing GPS trackers from each other.
- The experiment failed due to the birds' cleverness.
- The unusual case occurred in Queensland.
- The birds helped each other get rid of the trackers.
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Not covered by: independent, public, commentators, state, official, anonymous.
| Group | Share | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Oligarch-owned | 100% | 2 items |
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