The parrots that understand probabilities

The parrots that understand probabilities

The parrots that understand probabilities

A group of kea, a type of parrot from New Zealand, have been surprising scientists by passing a series of intelligence tests based around probabilities and social cues. Researchers found that kea can outperform monkeys, showing abilities previously seen only in great apes such as humans and chimpanzees.

Nature | 4 min video
Go behind the paper with behavioural ecologist Amalia Bastos in the Nature Ecology & Evolution Community.Reference: Nature paper