In the Company of Crows and Ravens explores the fascinating interactions between humans and these intelligent birds. From the cave walls at Lascaux to the last painting by Van Gogh, and from the works of Shakespeare to Mark Twain, there is clear evidence that crows and ravens have influenced human culture throughout history.
The authors, John Marzluff and Tony Angell, alongside Paul Ehrlich, delve into the remarkable ways that crows and humans interact, reflecting a process they describe as “cultural coevolution.” This book offers a challenging new perspective on the human-crow dynamic—a view that may change our thinking not only about crows but also about ourselves.
Featuring more than 100 original drawings, the book examines the significant ways in which crows have influenced human lives and vice versa. In the Company of Crows and Ravens illuminates the entwined histories of crows and people and concludes with an intriguing discussion on how our attitudes toward crows may affect our cultural trajectory.