The humble pigeon has been in the scientific spotlight lately since the discovery that the much-maligned species is far smarter than previously thought. A study by psychologist Damian Scarf and colleagues…
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Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology, University of New England
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Associate Professor in Zoology and Ecology, University of New England
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Senior Lecturer (Applied Ecology and Landscape Management), University of New England
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Adjunct Associate Professor at Auckland University of Technology and Associate Professor, University of New England
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Animal Welfare scientist and pop culture researcher, University of New England
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Associate Professor Humanities Arts and Social Sciences University of New England Armidale NSW, University of New England
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Lecturer, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, University of New England
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Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education; Post Doctoral Fellow, Manna Institute, University of New England
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Adjunct Lecturer, University of New England
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Lecturer in German Studies, University of New England
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Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, University of New England
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Professor in Modern History, University of New England
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Lecturer, University of New England
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Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology, University of New England
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PhD Candidate in Language and Politics, University of New England
