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Here’s why you shouldn’t try to befriend a crow

Social media loves a "crow bro" — but is it safe to train crows to interact with humans? Here's why it's not a good idea to befriend a crow.
New Jersey is home to an abundance of wondrous creatures. Some, like crows and ravens, may seem like an everyday occurrence in our lives, but it’s worth taking a moment to appreciate just how ...
Crows‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ and ravens are the subjects of numerous scientific studies, as their behaviour is very similar to that of humans, especially in terms of memory, problem solving and social awareness.
Even crows and ravens seem to understand the importance of giving gifts. John Marzluff and Tony Angell, in their book, Gifts of the Crow, detail the intelligence of birds which results in them ...