Evolution selects for traits that are of adaptive value and increase the fitness of an individual
or population. Numerical competence, the ability to estimate and process the number of …

Individual vocal recognition (IVR) has been well studied in mammals and birds. These
studies have primarily delved into understanding IVR in specific limited contexts (eg parent …

Interest in studying cognitive ecology has moved the field of animal cognition into the wild.
Animals face many challenges such as finding food and other resources, avoiding and …

Given the current pace of climate change, high temperature events will become increasingly
frequent in many parts of the world. Predicting how high temperatures will impact the …

Mobbing is an important anti-predator behavior where prey harass and attack a predator to
lower the immediate and long-term risk posed by it, warn others, and communicate about the …

Highlights•Studies in corvids have mostly focused on their complex cognitive
abilities.•Corvids are songbirds but are not traditionally studied for sensorimotor processes …

Numerical competence—the ability to represent, discriminate, and process numerical
quantity information—is a widespread cognitive ability in animals that influences survival …

Acoustic communication plays an important role in coordinating group dynamics and
collective movements across a range of taxa. However, anthropogenic disturbance can …

To benefit from group living, individuals need to maintain cohesion and coordinate their
activities. Effective communication thus becomes critical, facilitating rapid coordination of …

Highlights•Cognitive studies are often disconnected from the challenges animals face in
nature.•This can make it hard to interpret results and evaluate their implications.•We use …