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A Brief History of the Raven

The history of the raven in both culture and nature is complex.

04/10/2024 | Rating NR

Earth Focus

A Brief History of the Raven

Clip: Season 5 Episode 3 | 1m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

The history of the raven in both culture and nature is complex.

Ravens are smart and quick to adapt, and with more resources from urban expansion in the desert their numbers have soared. This imbalance can have a negative impact on other species, especially to the Mojave desert tortoise. But humans can find a solution to this complex issue by changing our perception of the often-villainized bird and understanding our role in the ecosystem.

04/10/2024 | Rating NR

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Ravenville: Why Birds Flock to Desert Human Wastelands

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Clip: S5 Ep3 | 7m 35s | Desert biologists find non-lethal solutions to control surging raven populations. (7m 35s)

Desert Ravens: A 'Major Relative' to Indigenous Traditions

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Clip: S5 Ep3 | 4m 28s | For Indigenous peoples of the Mojave, ravens are powerful, respected elders. (4m 28s)

The Tortoise, the Raven, and Us (Preview)

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Preview: S5 Ep3 | 30s | Ravens threaten Mojave Desert tortoises, and solutions call on shifts in human behavior. (30s)

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