Os rituais para os mortos abrangem grande parte do mundo natural, visto em práticas dos seres humanos e elefantes, das abelhas, dos golfinhos e não só. Com encanto e uma visão lúdica, a especialista em comportamento animal Kaeli Swift investiga os hábitos de vida (e morte) dos corvos e partilha o que as  reações deles podem revelar sobre a nossa relação com a morte.

O que os corvos nos ensinam sobre a morte

Death rituals are not unique to humans; many animals from ants to elephants display remarkable behaviors toward their dead. Crows, for instance, gather around fallen comrades, sometimes holding silent vigils or even placing objects near bodies. Research shows crows can associate locations and people with death, suggesting these gatherings help them learn about danger in their environment. Yet the full range of animal responses spans from solemnity to startling aggression, revealing that the roots of mourning and meaning are far more varied than once believed.