Scavenging ravens memorize vast tracts of wolf hunting grounds: study

The myth has some roots in reality: when wolves have a successful hunt, ravens are often observed first on the scene -- and new research published Thursday in the journal Science put the legend to the test. The study's findings suggest the birds are doing more than just tracking the hunters: they're using navigation and spatial memory techniques to scavenge with sophistication. While "ravens are already well-known for their intelligence," lead author Matthias-Claudio Loretto told AFP, seeing these...