(CNN) — Perhaps “birdbrained” isn’t such an insult after all –– crows, the ubiquitous urban bird, can vocally count up to four, the latest research has found. Not only can the inquisitive creatures ...

Birds are brilliant animals, and crows are among the most intelligent. They’re often too smart for their own good, and they ...

New Caledonian crows may find tool use fun, according to a new study. This is an Inside Science story. (Inside Science) -- Getting food is nice. But scoring that food through clever tool use is even ...

It’s a fascinating question that intrigues millions of pet owners, animal lovers, veterinarians and scientists all over the world: Just how smart are animals? Scientists once believed a brain with ...

ST. LOUIS — Contemplation and quiet introspection usually color walks in Downtown St. Louis at dusk. The lights of the city's skyscrapers, the wind blowing through the leaves of the trees, and the ...

MAKAWAO, Hawaii — Five Hawaiian crows on Wednesday were released on Maui for the first time as part of an ongoing effort to return the species to its home, conservationists said. The Hawaiian crows, ...