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 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X 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.