Crows and ravens have accompanied and watched us since the dawn of human history. They have seen our first steps walking upright and heard our first articulated sounds. They have conquered new continents with us and experienced all our wars and battles. They celebrate weddings with us, feed on the remnants of romantic picnics and wild parties, and feast on the garbage dumps of megacities or as companions of garbage collectors.

Crows and ravens follow us because we are the best hunters, the most gruesome warriors, the biggest exploiters, the most wasteful consumers. There is always enough to eat near us. Almost everywhere where people live, there are also corvids. And they are increasing more and more!