"As detailed in a series of posts on Threads, the self-proclaimed "big nerd" and "very part-time artist" stuck some tasty treats, including "peanuts, chicken scraps, mealworms, and dog kibble," underneath a MAGA hat. He explained that it took four months to get the crows to regularly come down to feed on the treats. "Once they were coming regularly, it was only about three months to get them to the hat removal stage," biz_dave wrote."
""Some folks want to befriend crows, or get them to bring trinkets," he wrote. "I have... other goals." The self-proclaimed artist noted that his "favorite part has been discovering new and interesting behaviors from these amazing creatures," showing off footage of a crow vocalizing, before ripping off the red hat. Crows are considered to be exceptionally intelligent, with some experts arguing they could be the cleverest animal on the planet other than primates."
Red MAGA hats function as an immediately identifiable symbol of support for Donald Trump and his agenda, provoking strong reactions and comparisons to the Confederate flag. Growing voter disillusionment has accompanied falling approval of Trump's second-term performance. A man using the username "biz_dave" baited and trained local crows with peanuts, chicken scraps, mealworms, and dog kibble to remove and steal MAGA hats; the training took about seven months in total. Footage shows crows swooping down, vocalizing, and plucking off red hats to reach treats. Crows exhibit exceptional intelligence, tool use, problem-solving, and recognition of threatening individuals.
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