News Animals Ravens pass tests of planning ahead in unnatural tasks Challenges not found in nature strengthen case that certain birds evolved some apelike thinking SUPERPOWER Ravens may have a birdlike version of the power to plan ahead — as apes do. M. Osvath/Lund University By Susan Milius July 13, 2017 at 2:20 pm - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to print (Opens in new window) Print View the video Ravens have passed what may be their toughest tests yet of powers that, at least on a good day, let people and other apes plan ahead.