Never underestimate a crow. These birds, along with their Corvidae cousins, are considered some of the most intelligent animals on the planet. They can understand complex abstract concepts, are expert problem solvers, and – crucially for this story – can recognize individual humans and form unbreakable bonds with them.
This particular saga began a few years ago in Denmark. Christian Rosenberg was leaving work when he spotted a “sickly and emaciated” crow on the street. Many would simply shrug, walk on, and let nature take its inevitable course.
