Unusual, Funny & Interesting Animal Facts for Kids & Adults

Crows adapt to their environment fast and are very intelligent which can be seen in the video below.

Crows can mimic the sounds of other animals and have a sophisticated system of communication.

Historically crows have been a nuisance for crops so they have often been attacked by humans to decrease thier population. Many communities still have a negative image of crows because of our historical incompatibility.

Crows can "dive bomb" people or animals if they approach a nest. For nesting crows will pair off and produce 6-8 young. At least one of the young crows will stick around to get food and protect the nest for the next season.

Crows tend to live in small groups that are not necessarily determined by 'family'. It's more like independent tribes of crows with very few nest related crows in a group.

More crow facts here.

This video shows how a crow uses a stick to get food at the bottom of a tube. This is similar to how apes use sticks to get ants for food. Tool use is considered to be something that signifies a higher intelligence like humans.

"Yet corvids (crows,magpies,ravens) may be even cleverer than we think. A new study suggests their cognitive abilities are a match for primates such as chimpanzees and gorillas. Furthermore, crows may provide clues to understanding human intelligence." From National Geographic