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#10 - Crows and Ravens
July/Aug 2007
In this issue, we’re getting in a flap about crows and ravens. These birds are quite common, but most of us don't give them a second thought. They are some of the brainiest birds around and, we think, some of the most interesting, too. We visit a couple of scientists who are experts on crows, and answer some pressing questions, like Do crow “teenagers” have to help around the nest? Do ravens really like shiny things? and Can a crow bark like a dog?
Issue 10 isn't all about these brainy black birds though. There are stories of petrified lightning bolts and monkeys that copycat. We give you the scientific facts behind everyday things like toothpaste, pill bugs, and belly buttons. As well, just in time for summer, we give you some ideas for a few great summertime activities, such watching birds and Perseid meteor showers.
Issue 10 of KNOW will give you something to crow about!
Table
of Contents
9. Brainy Birds
Crows and ravens are smart, social, and, often, very noisy. In many ways they're just like us. Ready to take a second look at these "brains" of the bird world?
17. Know It Alls
How long do crows and ravens live? And, do you really need to hide your keys and jewelry from these black birds?
19. Science in Action
This scientist goes to work in disguise. What does she do?
20. KNOW How
Check out our bird-watching tips and learn to “eat like a bird”.
22. Great Moments in Science
Crows aren’t easy to study. One scientist climbs to new heights to get a glimpse of crows’ lives.
Departments
3. KNOW News
6. KNOW It, KNOW You, KNOW Them
18. Poetry Place
23. KNOW How
24. Close-up
26. Sky Spies
27. Digging Dinos
28. Reviewed by You
29. Comic Captions
30. KNOW and Tell
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