var arrayFacts = [ "The Owl: wise, but deadly...

The great horned owl is the crow's worst enemy. Owls, and other birds of prey, are much bigger then crows and see them as a bite-sized treat.

Fortunately, because they are black, they are virtually invisible during their most vulnerable moments, when they are eating after dusk.

Because the owl has excellent night vision, it still often nabs crows when they least expect it.", "Pecking Order:

Crows live in a very hierarchical society that includes both dominant and virtually powerless members.", "Mob Mentality (part I):

Crows are incredibly territorial and will defend their land as a group.

Before sundown, a murder (group) of crows will gather at their roost to guard against predators, just like a town watch.", "Happy Together:

In the wintertime, crow roosts expand and merge to form one enormous group, as crows are more vulnerable during the winter months.", "Three Hundred's a Crowd:

Because crows often live in large groups, they tend to have trouble finding a free spot large enough to settle down.", "Humans and Crows Don't Mix:

When crow habitats are destroyed, the birds are forced to live in towns and cities with humans.

Humans have tried to kill flocks of crows using chain saws, bombs, firecrackers, repellents, and even propane cannons.", "Mob Mentality (part II):

To defend themselves against predators, many groups of crows will often make a combined effort to attack the enemy.

For example, hundreds or even thousands of crows will swarm around one owl or hawk until the predator leaves.", "Bird Exhibitionist:

Crows are one of the most common birds that are seen in the skies.

While some bird species never let their presence be known, even when they live near populated areas, crows are not shy. ", "Name Game:

In England, the black vulture is known as the carrion crow. In the United States, the black vulture is known by the term crow. ", "Crows in Mexico:

Crows, ravens, and jays that travel to Mexico during the winter are protected by a treaty with the U.S.

According to the treaty, crow-hunting season is 124 days long and never occurs when crows and ravens are busy breeding. ", "In Other Words...

Every Indian tribe has its own word for crow. ", "Murder She Wrote:

a flock of crows is called a murder! Really! A murder is typically made up of between 2 to 15 crows; however, many murders can live in one large group numbering in the thousands.", "An Overcooked Crow:

The Sioux Indians often told a story about how the crow became black. As the story goes, the crow was enemy to many Native American hunters because it would warn Buffalo when they were coming.

Finally, an angry hunter captured a crow and threw it into a fire, charring its feathers until they were black.", "Wanted:

King Henry the VIII hated crows so much that a bounty was put out for every member of the species. ", "Enemy of the State:

During WWII, crows were accused of ruining farms and stealing the grain supplies in America while the men were away at war.", "Boom!

In the 1930's, the crow population was so large that 26,000 of the birds were killed at one time in Oklahoma.

Once dynamite was available, large roosts of crows would be bombed to save crops from devastation. ", "Birds Away!:

In 1940, 328,000 crows were blown up in Illinois alone.", "Brilliant Bird (part I):

The American crow can actually be taught to speak in captivity. Crows that are kept as pets have been taught to say an assortment of words.

This is possible because crows have a very complex set of vocal cords.", "Brilliant Bird (part II):

The crow is a highly intelligent bird and recent studies have shown that crows and ravens are among the most intelligent bird species.", "It's All in the Family:

Crows are very family oriented, helping with the nest-building and participating in parental duties with their offspring.", "Crow Superstition:

What does the sight of two magpies (crows) signal in Germany? According to German tradition, the number of magpies indicated forthcoming events.

One magpie is considered unlucky, three is considered a successful journey, four is good news, and five means company is coming.

A way to counteract bad luck was to take off one's hat to the passing birds. If a magpie perches on your roof, it meant your house would never fall down, but seeing one on your way to church was a sign of death.", "The last Hawaiian crows...

The last Hawaiian crows only live in captivity. The creatures disappeared from the wild in 2002. Many scientists believe that disease was the main culprit for their loss.", "If a Crow Crosses Your Path...

In England people would carry an onion in their pocket to protect against any evil cast by the magpie (crow).", ];