Josh Klein has an idea that's just so crazy...it might work! Klein has invented a device that autonomously trains crows to deposit coins into a slot in exchange for peanuts. Apparently $215 million in change is lost each year in the US, and crow populations in city areas are growing exponentially. Klein had the thought that instead of culling crows (who tend to adapt to whatever measures are taken to reduce their populations), we should live in harmony with them. Other tasks Klein suggests crows might be useful for include picking up trash and search and rescue.
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pretty cool!
another article quote here: http://www.clickertraining.com/node/1701
Klein's work echoes some of the fascinating and amazing corvid training by ABE during the Cold War.... I don't think this is crazy at all. I'm surprised no one has done it first!
We just have to be sure that this doesn't inadvertently benefit the crows over other native species which aren't as quick to adapt to the vending machines; it would be a shame to reduce one species by training another.
Laura &
www.CaninesInAction.com
Sorry, I missed your blog on this!
Regards,
Aidan
http://www.PositivePetzine.com