5 facts about ravens

7/16/2020

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These black-feathered birds have always attracted people by their beauty, intelligence and unconventional behavior. Read on to find out 5 surprising facts about ravens.

#1 They're empathetic to each other

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Besides being quite naughty to other species, ravens don't hesitate to show concern for each other. They can make friends and remember the bird which was good to them for at least 3 years. When a raven's friend gets in trouble or loses a fight, they console and cheer up their unhappy pal.

#2 They live long

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In the wild, ravens can live up to be 20 years old, and in captivity they can get as old as 40 years.

#3 Ravens are highly adaptable

They feel comfortable in various habitats: forests, deserts, mountains and snowy regions. Ravens are omnivorous and can eat fish, meat, insects (including dead organisms) and even garbage.

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#4 They steal food to survive

Ravens see nothing wrong with stealing food from other animals, moreover, they work together like professionals! While one raven is distracting the target, the other snatches everything they need.

#5 They can imitate all kinds of sounds and noises

Ravens mimic other animals' sounds to trick them in order to steal their food. They also use this talent to escape or scare their enemies off.

Did these facts about ravens surprise you? Do you know any other interesting information about them?

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13 Comments

Susan Nelson

My Grandmother had a Raven for many years she rescued from an injury. He lived in the screened patio of the house. He could bark like the dogs, make sounds like the doorbell and telephone and call my grandfathers name. He was amazing. I’d like to have one but don’t know where to buy one.

mattiemca

we have many here in Arizona and enjoy watching them in the tress and air

Joy Holbrook

Well this raven certainly quotes ‘Nevermore’. Must be an Edgar Allen Poe fan.

Toni Vader

I heard they like to take blue items.

coparaodu

It's just Birds beautiful birds it's just pretty beautiful birds

Doris Dallaire

Smart birds. Loved the way it talked.

Ulla Larsen

I was told yo have one in a cage brings bad luck

Cheryl McMeekin

Very smart birds, wouldn't mind having one for as pet.

Jenny Forbes

For many years the great Charles Dickens had a pet raven which he loved dearly.

ninakamwene

I love these birds I want to come back as one of them. I was just talking to my friend about them today. What a coincidence! Thank you for educating us.