Rachael Shaw
Bird brained? Why memory matters for toutouwai
Victoria University researcher Rachel Shaw has looked at the behaviour of the toutouwai - the New Zealand robin. The bird is the only animal in New Zealand that handles food, and saves it for later… Audio
What bird brains can teach us about intelligence
What can bird brains tell us about the evolution of intelligence? Dr Rachael Shaw is a postdoctoral research fellow, from the School of Biological Sciences, Victoria University. She's been testing the… Audio
Killer Kiwi
A Little Spotted Kiwi has been filmed destroying a North Island Robin's nest and killing two young chicks. It's the first time that this endangered, flightless bird has been seen showing this level of… Video, Audio
Bird Brains - Measuring the IQ of Bush Robins
Wild robins are the perfect subjects for a study looking at how smart birds are, and whether being smart helps them raise more chicks Audio
Bird Brains - Measuring the IQ of Bush Robins
Wild robins are the perfect subjects for a study looking at how smart birds are, and whether being smart helps them raise more chicks
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