Thursday, October 14, 2010

A Murder of Crows - CBC TV


Watch on CBC TV
UPDATE: The video can only be streamed in Canada - Torrent Link
A Murder of Crows is a visually stunning one-hour documentary that offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the inner life of one of the most intelligent, playful and mischievous species on the planet - the common crow. It is also a film that explores a unique pairing of science and cinema as world-renowned scientists, including crow expert Professor John Marzluff, joins forces with an award-winning camera team to explore the secret world of crows. A scientific exploration with a compelling twist, the film is a visually stunning HD documentary that reveals new insights and understanding into this haunting and elusive species.
crows may be like us

The average crow knows a tremendous amount about us, from our eating habits to our traffic patterns, but the average human knows relatively little about the intimate life of crows. And there is so much worth knowing. Crows are one of the most common birds on the planet. They have more brain mass per unit than any other bird group except the macaw and as result they often behave more like primates or even humans than they do birds. Crows have a proven ability to reason and problem-solve and have long and dependable memories. They engage in complex social interactions that range from group play and hunting to gang-style killings and funerals.
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5 comments:

  1. It can only be streamed in Canada :(

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  2. Wow, that's a switch. So many videos here that wont stream in Canada--finally the shoe's on the other foot ;-)

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  3. Thanks poop, I'm downloading atm but I'll help seed as soon as I'm done.

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  4. Does anybody know a direct download link? Cheers

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