Palaeognaths include emus and ostriches, and can reach 9 feet tall and weigh upwards of 300 pounds. They are more known for their brawn than their brains and often rely on their running speed and ...

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Emus have an image problem, thanks to Rod Hull’s aggressive puppet and the frequently repeated claim that they are the world’s stupidest bird. But the large flightless birds have shown they ...

Emus have an image problem, thanks to Rod Hull’s aggressive puppet and the frequently repeated claim that they are the world’s stupidest bird. But the large flightless birds have shown they ...

Much research has shown that crows and parrots are effective problem-solvers. Recently, scientists have also studied other ...

Emus have a reputation for not being the cleverest of birds, however a new study could put an end to that. Scientists have found that the flightless avians are actually pretty good problem solvers.

This is the first time scientists have been able to show that palaeognath birds such as emus and rheas can solve tricky problems. In the study, published today in Scientific Reports, emus ...