Snakes ARE affectionate

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by eminart

I'm not sure how I discouraged friendly discourse?

Yes, corvids are certainly recognized as the most intelligent of birds. However, I've been around my fair share of Harris' hawks, and there's nothing particularly striking about their behavior. Yes, they hunt in groups, and seem to exhibit a very low level of problem-solving. But they'll also bind to the rump of a 100lb deer that they have zero chance of taking down, and that could injure or kill them. The "intelligence" they seem to have is centered in very specific areas and could be argued that they're merely acting on evolved instincts and not thinking at all. With the red tails that I commonly fly, they really seem not much different than reptiles. It seems that 90% of their actions are governed by instinct.

But, we're getting off track.

I was once told by a falconer that the way to "train them" is solely through their stomach. Otherwise they'll never "perform."

[eminart]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

I was once told by a falconer that the way to "train them" is solely through their stomach. Otherwise they'll never "perform."

100% correct.

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by eminart

100% correct.

Which brings up the point maybe they are smarter than we give them credit for.

They'd be all like "If we hold out on doing anything these suckers will keep feeding us and we make out like kings!"

[RAD House]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Which brings up the point maybe they are smarter than we give them credit for.

They'd be all like "If we hold out on doing anything these suckers will keep feeding us and we make out like kings!"

That makes me think of the tale of aliens looking down on us judging who controls the planet, the humans or their pets. Is it the guy begging a bird to do something for him or the bird waiting for the proper compensation.

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by MesoCorney

That makes me think of the tale of aliens looking down on us judging who controls the planet, the humans or their pets. Is it the guy begging a bird to do something for him or the bird waiting for the proper compensation.

We pick up dog poop. Who's really in control here?!

[millertime89]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

We pick up dog poop. Who's really in control here?!

The cats...

[RAD House]

Originally Posted by millertime89

The cats...

Ugghhh not in my house, or yard.