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The Uncommon Demise of a Wood Thrush in Costa Rica

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In Costa Rica, they can take the form of everything from toucans (think crows with giant shark inspired beaks) to herons and monkeys. It’s probably a rare event but then again, how many people are witness to the biodynamic happenings of the tropical forest understory? The Collared Aracari is a small toucan with a sharp beak.

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PETA Busts University of Utah Research Lab

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An undercover PETA investigator shot hours of footage of alleged mistreatment of animals. It's a remarkably banal list of ordinary events in an animal-care facility." Failed to provide minimal enrichment for animals -- companionship for monkeys, balls for pigs, paper towels for mice -- to reduce emotional stress.

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The Incredulous New Caledonian Crows

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Capuchin monkeys, macaques, Cotton Top Tamarins, Chimpanzees, and many other animals, including various birds, have been investigated and found to be unable to make inferences about HCAs. Research to determine the ability to understand the HCA vs. UCA distinction has shown this to be rare as well.

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