The ecological significance of tool use in New Caledonian crows.

Tool use is so rare in the animal kingdom that its evolutionary origins cannot be traced with comparative analyses. Valuable insights can be gained from investigating the ecological context and adaptive significance of tool use under contemporary conditions, but obtaining robust observational data i...

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Main Authors: Rutz, C, Bluff, L, Reed, N, Troscianko, J, Newton, J, Inger, R, Kacelnik, A, Bearhop, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010