The cleverest birds alive — the remarkable intelligence, problem solving and mysterious lives of crows and ravens.
Latest episodes
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5 min
The Future Flock: What Corvid Research Tells Us About Intelligence
Dive deep into groundbreaking corvid intelligence research that's reshaping our understanding of animal cognition and consciousness. Host David Hale explores decades of scientific…
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6 min
From Odin's Messengers to Poe's Nevermore: Corvids in Literature and Art
Explore the rich tapestry of corvids in literature and art throughout human history in this captivating episode of Crows and Ravens. Host David Hale traces the cultural significanc…
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6 min
Feathered Philosophers: Do Crows Have Theory of Mind?
Explore the fascinating question of whether crows possess theory of mind – the ability to understand that others have thoughts, beliefs, and intentions different from their own. Th…
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4 min
Problem Solvers Extraordinaire: Corvids vs. The Puzzle Box
Dive into the fascinating world of corvid intelligence as we explore how crows and ravens tackle complex puzzle boxes and multi-step challenges. This episode examines groundbreakin…
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6 min
Language of Caws: Decoding Corvid Communication
Dive into the sophisticated world of corvid communication in this fascinating episode of Crows and Ravens. Host David Hale explores how crows and ravens use complex vocalizations,…
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The Funeral Parlor: Understanding Corvid Death Rituals
Explore the fascinating world of corvid death rituals in this compelling episode of Crows and Ravens. Host David Hale examines the remarkable funeral-like gatherings that crows and…
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5 min
Urban Jungle Genius: How Crows Conquered Our Cities
Discover how crows transformed from forest birds into urban masterminds in this fascinating episode of Crows and Ravens. Host David Hale explores the remarkable intelligence and ad…
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6 min
Trickster Gods and Death Omens: Ravens and Crows in World Mythology
Join host David Hale for an exploration of how ravens and crows have captivated human imagination across cultures and millennia. This episode examines the rich mythology surroundin…
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6 min
The Crow University: Teaching, Learning, and Cultural Transmission
In this captivating episode of Crows and Ravens, host David Hale explores the remarkable world of corvid education and cultural transmission. Discover how crows and ravens operate…
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Memory Palace of Wings: How Corvids Remember Faces and Hold Grudges
Explore the remarkable world of corvid intelligence as we delve into how crows and ravens remember human faces and maintain grudges for years. This episode examines groundbreaking…
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5 min
Tools of the Trade: How Crows and Ravens Use and Make Instruments
Discover the remarkable world of corvid intelligence in this fascinating episode about tool use and creation among crows and ravens. Host David Hale explores how these incredible b…
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Black Feathers, Bright Minds: The Science of Corvid Cognition
Dive into the extraordinary world of corvid intelligence with host David Hale on Crows and Ravens. This episode explores groundbreaking scientific research revealing how crows and…
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Welcome to the Murder: An Introduction to Corvid Intelligence
Join host David Hale for the inaugural episode of Crows and Ravens as we explore the remarkable intelligence of corvids. Discover how crows and ravens demonstrate problem-solving a…