Raven
The Sound of a Raven
Raven Facts:
Franklin Pierce Ravens
- 155 Ravens commute to campus.
- In the month of February, Ravens ate 6,616 chicken fingers from the pub!
- Ravens received over $20 MILLION in scholarships and grants this year.
- 1,925 Ravens visited the Bubble last week.
Corvus Corax Ravens
- Ravens can mimic noises such as: car engines, toilets flushing, and other animals.
- Ravens communicate with gestures like pointing with their beak, using head movements, and holding objects.
- Ravens have few predators. Their avg. lifespan in the wild is 17 years and 40 years in captivity.
- Ravens are effective hunters and have used cooperative techniques with other ravens or even wolves.
'Raven Expert' Speaks TONIGHT
Spagnuolo Hall
7:00 pm
Bernd Heinrich
is the world’s foremost expert on ravens
and will be giving a lecture on our mascot!
Bernd has authored several books including Mind of the Raven and Ravens in Winter. He is also a world class ultra-marathon runner and will be recognizing the success of our Cross Country and Track & Field programs!
Fun Raven Videos
from www.theravendiaries.com
1.) Ravens vs. Crows
from www.pbs.org
2.) Raven playing in the Snow
from www.pbs.org
3.) Raven wants the Eagle's snack
Raven Facts II:
Franklin Pierce Ravens
- 155 Ravens commute to campus.
- In the month of February, Ravens ate 6,616 chicken fingers from the pub!
- Ravens received over $20 MILLION in scholarships and grants this year.
- 1,925 Ravens visited the Bubble last week.
Corvus Corax Ravens
- Ravens can mimic noises such as: car engines, toilets flushing, and other animals.
- Ravens communicate with gestures like pointing with their beak, using head movements, and holding objects.
- Ravens have few predators. Their avg. lifespan in the wild is 17 years and 40 years in captivity.
- Ravens are effective hunters and have used cooperative techniques with other ravens or even wolves.
