Jo Wimpenny on the New Caledonian Crow

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Recorded27 Jul 2025

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If you were walking past the Zoology building at the University of Oxford in the mid-noughties, you might have heard an unusual bird call. It’s undeniably crow-like, but not a UK native. It’s the New Caledonian crow, and zoologist and author Jo Wimpenny was studying them for her PhD. Jo describes her fondness for this bird, which is one of nature's smartest, due to its ability to make and use tools.Presented by Jo Wimpenny and produced by Sophie Anton for BBC Audio Production in Bristol.Featuring a recording from Xeno-Canto by Patrik Åberg: New Caledonian Crow - XC40120.

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