CROWS HOLD A GRUDGE FOR 17 YEARS

In case you were still wondering why we don’t have flying cars, it’s this: a scientist has determined that crows can hold a grudge for 17 years. John Marzluff, a professor at Seattle’s University of Washington, was curious about how long crows, which are very intelligent birds, can remember things. Back in 2006, Professor Marzluff trapped seven crows on the university campus while wearing an ogre mask. He released the birds soon after, then watched to see how they would respond to the sight of that ogre mask. For years, when the crows saw him in the mask, the would make aggressive caws, indicating danger. The aggressive behavior continued but slowly tapered off up to this September, 17 years later, when all crows who encountered the mask appeared to ignore it.
* Hey, Professor Marzluff. John! It took me three seconds to find out on Google that crows only live 7-8 years. THOSE AREN’T THE SAME CROWS, DUMMY! DUHH! DUUUUUHHHHHHH!!!
* Sorry, Professor, but crows in general just don’t like the ogre mask. Depending on how they feel that day.
* Still, I’m sure you accomplished some other worthwhile stuff in those 17 years. Hopefully.
* He thinks crows can hold a grudge for 17 years. But that’s not the only amazing thing about animals:
– Gerbils remember what you had for dinner a week ago.
– Moose can tell you where you left your car keys.
– The Canadian lynx knows when your nails need trimming.
– The grey whale can remind you of your next dentist appointment.