Dayna Slater, the founder of Good Caws Crow Rescue in Prince George, B.C., commends a crow named Riven for resiliently evading capture despite having half of its face torn off. Riven, who garnered attention in early March due to the lower part of her beak hanging off, was initially feared to struggle with feeding and grooming. Efforts to attract Riven with food for rescue and rehabilitation were thwarted as she became wary of the rescue team. Consequently, they opted to monitor her from a distance.
Despite the still-dangling broken beak, Riven has adapted by using the remaining portion as a scoop and tilting her head to aid in food consumption. Slater noted that Riven’s feathers appear well-maintained, suggesting she has either learned to groom herself or her family assists her. The rescue team plans to keep a close watch on Riven’s well-being, especially as the seasons change, but they are pleased with her successful adaptation without requiring human intervention.
Slater expressed amazement at Riven’s resilience, highlighting how humans would typically undergo extensive medical treatments and therapy for such an injury, whereas Riven has managed to cope naturally.
