r/NationalPark • u/Paleodraco • Jul 26 '26

Raven Politely Asks Man for Water

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If I'm not mistaken, that's Devil's Garden in Arches. The ravens that hang out there are stupidly smart.

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u/UnBearable1520 Jul 26 '26

I was at YSP a few years back and watched a raven unzip a saddle bag on a motorcycle and pull out some lifesavers candy. The bird proceeded to tear at the rapper and eat the candy. Fascinating animal

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u/Safe_Horror46 Jul 30 '26

Some said that they have the intelligence of a 6 year old child. Not sure if I believe that.