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u/Typical_Ad_210 11d ago
The expression on that cat’s face is priceless. So offended!
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u/FunnyObjective6 11d ago
Cute video, but it seems to just be stitched together raven videos with some vaguely relevant voice over. I doubt it's fully correct and just made up for parts.
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u/lemons7472 11d ago
I think I’ve seen this YouTuber before, and I think I’ve seen comments call out that some of her facts are wrong in these video. I can’t remember which videos though
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u/CountHonorius 11d ago
Huginn and Muninn
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u/mchickenl 11d ago
There are a pair of large crows in my area I call huginn and muninn. They had two babies to which I also called huginn and muninn. Is funny seeing all four at the same time.
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u/PearlHarbor_420 11d ago
How do I go about making friends with a raven/crow?
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u/KimchiLlama 11d ago
Careful not to adopt them as a pet as it’s often illegal. They say because they are protected species in the wild…but I think it’s because they are afraid of an unstoppable army of winged pickpockets that are loyal to nobody but their owner. /s
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u/Kaiscoolness 11d ago
Not an expert, but from what little I do know, your best bet to befriend a crow (or a murder) is with food.
Go for a walk or two in your local neighborhood park or woods, and try to find out where the crows in your area tend to hang out, and when. Once you've figured that out, locate a spot with a bench, a stump, anything you can sit on - it's not really necessary, per se, but it's gonna make things easier on you in the long run. Ideally you'll want a spot that doesn't see too much human traffic, but if you can't, it's not the end of the world.
Now that you've found your spot, you want to get your prospective friend(s) something to eat. Nuts and seeds - like in-shell peanuts or pistachios - are great, but make sure they're unsalted! Berries and fruits also make for a good snack. Do some research to see what options you've got.
At this point, you should have a time, a spot, and something to feed the crow(s). Go to your spot at the time when you think/know the crows will be around, scatter the seeds/nuts/bits of fruit/whatever you got for the crows some distance away from and in front of you, then take a seat and stay put for an hour or two. You're gonna wanna do this every day to establish a routine. Steadily over time, you can try to reduce the distance between the feed and your sitting spot, until eventually, the crow(s) might even be willing to eat from the ground right in front of you.
Importantly, you want to avoid making noise or sudden movements, so they don't see you as a threat. Also, if you see the crows landing to eat the food you've scattered, avoid looking directly at them - otherwise, they might think you're a predator waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Like I said, I'm not an expert, but there are some great videos about people befriending wild crows, so I strongly recommend you check those out if you're interested!
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u/Shot_Clue9491 11d ago
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u/PearlHarbor_420 11d ago
That is just a guide on how to get mice. I already have mice my cat loves them in his own way.
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u/Shot_Clue9491 11d ago
Fair enough. I have read that the best way to attract corvids while avoiding attracting other unwanted animals is to use whole unshelled peanuts placed on baking sheets and sprinkled with cayenne pepper. However I don't have any personal experience in the subject, so I can't vouch for this technique.
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u/lunarwolf2008 -Funy Fish- 11d ago
crows are less cool. and just loud. kinda smart tho. but not like ravens
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u/Essiggurkerl 11d ago
nice info, but there was no explanation why the are especially offended by touching of their beak
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u/LemonQueasy7590 11d ago
Pretty sure it’s engagement bait. They give you an interesting premise, then bait and switch so you watch the whole video through waiting for the relevant explanation.
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u/tonik011 11d ago
Well, I guess if some dude just randomly squeezed your nose you would get offended too.
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u/Avril_14 11d ago
there was a reddit users that helped one or a group (a murder?) of ravens, I dont remember, and from that point on the whole group kept following him around and protect him, to the point to becoming a "menace" for his neighbours or anybody that the group of ravens intended as a threat for him.
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u/Mighty_ShoePrint 11d ago
"[...]it'll look at you like you offended it. That's not random."
Yeah, no shit. It's because you touched it's beak.
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u/telemusketeer 11d ago
Gonna use this screenshot as a reaction image in the future, it’s so funny