Critically Endangered ‘Alalā Is a Highly Skilled Tool User

An international team of scientists and conservation experts has discovered that the critically endangered Hawaiian crow, or ‘Alalā, is a highly proficient tool user, according to a paper published today in the scientific journal Nature. There are more than 40 species of crows and ravens in the world, and many of them—especially those living in remote tropical locations—have not been adequately studied. Connect with us: