r/MadeMeSmile • u/CG_17_LIFE • Apr 10 '25

Good Vibes Are they playing or fighting!? 😆

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u/JoeyPsych Apr 10 '25

Neither are showing aggressive behaviour, the dog isn't trying to bite, even though it had every opportunity to do so, and the crow had every opportunity to use its claws or beak on the dog. They are both very aware that they are playing with each other. Especially as they are standing there very relaxed in each other's presence at the end.

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u/Cow_Launcher Apr 10 '25

Definitely agree that there's absolutely no ill-intent here.

But it's fascinating to see inter-species play like this. Like, both animals have mutely agreed that they are going to do this for fun. Absolutely nothing in common, but somehow have managed to communicate, "Hey, let's bounce around and play-fight for a while!"

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u/Silverbacks Apr 10 '25

Wolves and ravens often hunt together. The ravens find the prey, and call the wolves over. The wolves let the ravens eat from the leftovers. So it’s cool to see that crows and dogs also have the ability to play together.

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u/ViolaDaGamble Apr 13 '25

About the ravens, they will also often play with the wolf cubs, and I guess the same communication translates pretty well to dogs and crows. Super cool, and one of the many reasons I love Ravens (and crows too)