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Emus: Intelligent, Problem-Solving Birds

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Emus are smarter than realised despite 'world's stupidest bird' claims

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Three emus, four ostriches and two of their close relatives, called rheas, figured out a puzzle using a wheel which could be spun to uncover a chamber with a lettuce leaf inside.

Scientists say it shows they are not so bird-brained after all.

Rod Hull's frequently repeated claim that they are the world's stupidest bird.

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