Crows removing ticks, part 4 - small ticks and other happenings

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  • These corvids have not been observed to remove and eat ticks in previous years - they appear to have only learned this behaviour in 2019. All of the birds started out lunging and snatching at the ticks, with the result that they removed a beakful of fur as well as the tick - naturally the wallabies object to this! While some still lunge and snatch, others appear to have developed a more precise art over these past weeks - they use more finesse, removing smaller and smaller ticks while ripping out less fur, with the result that the wallabies are more relaxed and increasingly prepared to accept their attentions, which allows the corvids to be more precise and rip out less fur... a positive feedback loop. It is uncertain where the improvement started, with the wallaby's attitude or the corvids' increased skill. The corvids at our other property 20km away still show no sign of learning the tick removing behaviour.

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  • @GubanaNatureRefuge
    @GubanaNatureRefuge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1607

    FAQ Please read - we encourage questions and comments, but please see if your question is answered in the FAQ below before commenting. Updated 25 October 2020.
    Q1. Why don't we brush the wallabies to get rid of the ticks? A: Because they are wild animals, not pets. They are shy and do not let us near them. It is also illegal to interfere with native wildlife in Australia
    Q2. Why don't we trap/catch the wallabies to get rid of the ticks? A: Because it would kill them - following a stressful event such as being chased and captured, wallabies can suffer from rhabdomyolysis, which is the death of muscle fibres and subsequent release of toxins into the bloodstream. This can lead to serious complications such as renal (kidney) failure within 24 hours after the incident and death will occur within 2-14 days later.
    Q3: Why don't we spend thousands of dollars on tranquilliser dart guns to sedate the wallabies to remove the ticks? A: Maybe if we won lotto, but it would still be illegal.
    Q4. Why don't we put something in the water to kill ticks? A: At the time this footage was filmed, this was the only water source for many kilometres, and all wildlife depended on it for survival - including bees, reptiles and amphibians. Adding insecticide to the water would result in a catastrophic by-kill of unintended victims.
    Q5. What's with the wood in the water? A: To provide safe access to the water for small birds, insects, reptiles and amphibians, as well as a way to get out if they fall in.
    Q6. Don't the heads of the ticks stay attached and cause infection? Aren't they best left to drop off naturally? A: No, the ticks are removed whole - we often find dropped ones in the water, still complete and very much alive. We also get covered in ticks during summer, and pull them off ourselves with little care and without problems - we have never had mouthparts left behind in our skin. Infection only appears to be a problem for the wallabies when large numbers of ticks remain attached in one site, causing inflammation, circulation loss, necrosis and eventually sloughing of necrotic tissue. The older wallabies have all lost the top half of their ears to this process. Bear in mind too, that a single female tick will lay thousands of eggs, so every tick eaten = thousands of eggs not laid.
    Q7. "You moron, these are crows!"/ "you idiot, these are ravens!". A: There has been terse disagreement in the comments about whether these are Australian ravens (Corvus coronoides) or Torresian crow (Corvus orru). The main difference between the two is in the throat hackles. Whatever your personal opinion in the Great Crow v's Raven Debate, please just pretend that the title supports your view and move on with your life. I'm at the stage of just removing these pointlessly acrimonious comments - people get upset about the strangest things.
    Q8. You terrible people! How did you let your animals get in this state?! A: These wallabies roam over an enormous range through agricultural land and state forestry, and are as much "our animals" as the wind is "our wind". This footage was filmed during an unprecedented Positive Indian Ocean Dipole event which resulted in a ferocious drought and dried up all natural water sources in the region - some for the first time in living memory. Historically, providing artificial water points has been discouraged in Australia, as macropods are meant to be nomadic and not remain in one place to strip the vegetation. The summer of 2019/2020 marked a change in this official position however, as all of eastern Australia was in severe drought and on fire; there was no where for the wildlife to go. The Department of National Parks and Wildlife even resorted to dropping feed into National Parks by helicopter in an attempt to prevent the loss of entire populations of critically endangered species. We were carting feed and water over 100km to this site, but newcomers were arriving every day, many in horrific condition.
    Q9. What about Lyme disease? A: Surveillance of Australian ticks has not yet found the presence of the Borrelia bacterium (which causes Lyme disease) in Australia. There are however people who have been diagnosed with Lyme disease after returning to Australia from overseas, and Australian ticks do carry diseases which can have somewhat similar symptoms, including Australian Tick Typhus or Spotted Fever and Flinders Island Spotted Fever, possibly leading to 'Lyme-like disease'. Also of interest is a rare condition called tick-induced mammalian meat allergy, caused by an acquired allergy to the galactose-α-1,3-galactose protein which is found in mammalian meat and animal products such as cow's milk and gelatine. Happily for us, the vast majority of tick-borne illness in Australia arises from Ixodes species, especially Ixodes holocyclus, not the kangaroo tick, Amblyomma triguttatum. Ixodes species are most common in moist, humid coastal areas, which as you can see from the footage, does not in any way describe our property. We take reasonable precautions to avoid tick bites, such as wearing long sleeves and insect repellent, but if we were afraid to pick up a single tick we could not continue our work on this property.

    • @brokebackmarston9263
      @brokebackmarston9263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@yankeetherebel Humans couldn't survive on Earth if every insect were suddenly gone. I don't like them either, particularly in my house, but they're as much a resident of this planet as we are.

    • @GubanaNatureRefuge
      @GubanaNatureRefuge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      @@yankeetherebel Yeah, this water bucket pretty much was the only thing keeping the essential insects alive. This footage was filmed during a ferocious drought, when all natural water sources disappeared - some for the first time in living memory. All vegetation disappeared, 500 year old trees died outright, and all life centred around the 1000L of water which we carted in once a week from 100km away. Certainly those bees would not have been able to maintain their hives in that heat without a constant supply of water for cooling.

    • @GubanaNatureRefuge
      @GubanaNatureRefuge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      @@yankeetherebel Expecting natural processes to rebalance a highly disturbed habitat in the face of ongoing modern agricultural practices and a rapidly changing climate is unrealistic. The point is that the situation is not natural - the climate is changing a lot faster than life can adapt to the conditions, modern agricultural practices and fencing prevent natural migration in response to drought, and nature cannot rebalance itself when there is no remaining flora and fauna to repopulate - biodiversity can't just spontaneously generate from the dust; survival of the fittest only works when there actually are some survivors. Australian habitats are experiencing death by a thousand cuts, and the summer in question was particularly apocalyptic.

    • @davidamendez7263
      @davidamendez7263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@yankeetherebel the ice age didn’t happen overnight. It took hundreds of year to happen and hundred of year to pass. Also everything was wide open. If one place became uninhabitable then they moved. Without highways to block their path or marinas taking the best spots., cement blocking Vegetation etc etc

    • @GubanaNatureRefuge
      @GubanaNatureRefuge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      ​@@yankeetherebel Past climate change such as the glacial maximums happened very slowly, with a few degrees of average global temperature change occurring gradually over many of thousands of years. For example, when the Earth moved out of ice ages over the past million years, the average global temperature rose a total of 4-7 degrees Celsius over approximately 5,000 years. This gradual change allowed for migration and adaption. This is in stark comparison to the current situation of rapid climate change which is roughly ten times faster than the average rate of ice-age-recovery warming, but also with migration paths severed, habitats fragmented and populations isolated from each other due to agriculture. The average pre-human extinction rate (a.k.a. the background extinction rate) is estimated at 1 extinction per million species every 10 years. The current extinction rate is approximately 100 extinctions per million species per year, or 1,000 times higher than natural background rates.

  • @robinscarborough8272
    @robinscarborough8272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7710

    Who else finds it fascinating watching these videos?

    • @GubanaNatureRefuge
      @GubanaNatureRefuge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +596

      Hello Robin, thank you for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts. I suspect that for many of us, viewing this kind of footage is similar to primate social grooming. In other primates, social grooming stimulates the brain's release of oxytocin - a peptide hormone which causes a positive emotional response when released. Social grooming also releases beta-endorphins which promote physiological responses in stress reduction. So long story short, relaxation and stress relief!

    • @crhistiancisneros3150
      @crhistiancisneros3150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +191

      me but im drunk and is 3 in the mornig

    • @morehn
      @morehn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Everyone

    • @skiba21sk
      @skiba21sk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Me, hello from France 🇫🇷🗼ans may God bless all Wildlife

    • @billinger4644
      @billinger4644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Me, I like the way the lizard posed on the water jar

  • @oalaniso8875
    @oalaniso8875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5074

    I love how they are just drinking water, in a swarm of bees, while crows are ripping ticks of them.

    • @UnholyWrath3277
      @UnholyWrath3277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +530

      Ah just a normal Aussie Tuesday

    • @Alexa-hs5bd
      @Alexa-hs5bd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      @Yirlani no, they arent really disturbing the bees

    • @almostfamous1685
      @almostfamous1685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      Circle of life tbh lmao very funny how the eco system works

    • @kenjisan23
      @kenjisan23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      With the occasional giant lizard and snakes

    • @geoffbell166
      @geoffbell166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Flys get thay big over there,a body gets cleaned up real fast in the desert,animal or human...

  • @crupert23225
    @crupert23225 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4731

    Not only are these crows incredibly smart to figure out there's a meal to be had there, but they've honed their technique to minimize stress on the wallabies! It's fascinating. And the crows even warn the other animals of the presence of that monstrous lizard. Incredible birds.

    • @Kain_R_Heinlein
      @Kain_R_Heinlein 3 ปีที่แล้ว +391

      Crows are messengers of Odin after all, meant to destroy parasites and establish balance. They've been parental figures and friends to dogs and cats before

    • @m.b.82
      @m.b.82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

      Crows and ravens are among the smartest of all animals.

    • @Hummmminify
      @Hummmminify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +166

      The Raven is an incredible and smart bird. They are our Yukon Territory Bird. They are long lived and hardy. They are also the only bird that can flip over and back right side up again in mid air. We once saw a raven thwart a perigrine falcon this way and survive to tell the tale. It is so satisfying to see them preform such a valuable service to the poor wallabeies. Those ticks are horrid looking creatures. Thank goodness it is too cold here to have such creatures.

    • @luvsnatch
      @luvsnatch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Ferdinand Vardas Bungarra

    • @FlyxPat
      @FlyxPat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      @@Hummmminify in Australia I’ve seen flocks of ravens take on wedge tail eagles, which are big eagles. I don’t know why they do it but it’s like watching fighters rise to take on a big level bomber. Sometimes they pester it away upwards, another time I saw them slowly drive the eagle down on to the ground. The biggest incident was 30-40 ravens rising from the ground to attack an eagle at maybe 300m altitude, it was an amazing sight. I was going to work but I should have pulled over and watched to see what happened. I’ve always regretted not doing so.

  • @scottbubb2946
    @scottbubb2946 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +244

    I had no idea wallabies could drink that much. After seeing this, I looked it up and the search said they "can drink more than 10 percent of their body weight in a few minutes." That's pretty impressive. Very good of you to provide water for them and other animals.

    • @fadetoblond
      @fadetoblond 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Yeah, I was noticing that as well. I can imagine such a thirst when they live in extremely dry, hot areas. I'm glad they have this water.

  • @idkkimberlyanne
    @idkkimberlyanne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2853

    I like how the one is hardly bothered.. Like it's her day at the spa and she is READY.

    • @matthais_260
      @matthais_260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      I was looking for this comment 😂😂

    • @kristianchery6733
      @kristianchery6733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +148

      Me too, it seems like she’s done this before so she was cool with it the others were too jumpy

    • @chrisortiz8072
      @chrisortiz8072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That was the first thing I noticed lol

    • @ironmyno
      @ironmyno 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I think they are just wicked thirsty.

    • @illfaptothis333
      @illfaptothis333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Must be the same wallaby from part 1

  • @blootooth2543
    @blootooth2543 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1697

    3:24 The sheer randomness of this low budget dragon just contemplating made me laugh way too much

    • @The0rangutan
      @The0rangutan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +381

      It's like he came to do something there then just got amnesia

    • @blootooth2543
      @blootooth2543 3 ปีที่แล้ว +289

      @@The0rangutan He's legit calculating how he got to that point in his life 😂

    • @alc5314
      @alc5314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      @@blootooth2543 more like calculating on how to get dinner since he was eyeing the crows who fled up to the trees.

    • @Irnbru_addict
      @Irnbru_addict 3 ปีที่แล้ว +160

      Every one just gonna ignore 'low budget dragon' as if it wasn't said lol

    • @clarehidalgo
      @clarehidalgo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      you mean the monitor lizard? Perentie are the 4th biggest species of monitor while the komodo dragon is the biggest

  • @manuginobilisbaldspot424
    @manuginobilisbaldspot424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2230

    It's so interesting how that wallaby on the left seems to instinctively know the crow is helping it and doesn't try to attack it.

    • @krisdiel6298
      @krisdiel6298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +223

      @Sleepy Post - Exactly. Some of the older crows have learned not to peck but to just get the tick causing less pain and being allowed to continue without the wallaby jumping away. 🤓

    • @danielhinton6954
      @danielhinton6954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +185

      I'd imagine after those ticks have embedded long enough and deep enough having them removed may feel like a relief. Could be learned as opposed to instinctive.

    • @katherineneagle7521
      @katherineneagle7521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +157

      @@krisdiel6298 yeah you can see the one on the left does a grab and pull rather than a sharp peck! Hopefully the other crow will learn to be more gentle, he'll get more snacks that way.

    • @marshawargo7238
      @marshawargo7238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      @@krisdiel6298 Darwin's theory at work! Soon each crow will have it's own wallaby & ride around on the back like African rhino & their bird's!👍🐧💦

    • @sharonwrijil5899
      @sharonwrijil5899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@marshawargo7238 lol

  • @glorygloryholeallelujah
    @glorygloryholeallelujah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    You can always tell the older ones from the younger ones-by how much of their ears are missing and how calm they are while the crows work on them. 🤣💗

  • @a-bird-lover
    @a-bird-lover 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1334

    I like how when the wallabies are too bothered the crow will just look around and pretend nothing happened, but as soon as its head goes back down the crows will just immediately drop the act and focus on finding more ticks lol

    • @KuromiDarklord
      @KuromiDarklord 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      My cat does that all the time with my food

    • @nenaj1
      @nenaj1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

    • @whydoesthismatter
      @whydoesthismatter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Wallabies are like "must have been the wind" . Crows nod in agreement.

    • @DazzaBo
      @DazzaBo ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Crows are scary smart

    • @REolino
      @REolino ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@leeheffner5667that, its nature. You being little brainded won't understand that simple thing.

  • @mercadorodriguezgerson3549
    @mercadorodriguezgerson3549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1524

    "Come magic pond overthere, you drink water from there, ticks magically disappear"

    • @warr3nl33izzel5
      @warr3nl33izzel5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Do you call stabbing magically?

    • @maltheri9833
      @maltheri9833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@warr3nl33izzel5 Its magic and we'll leave it at that.

    • @stephenlackey5852
      @stephenlackey5852 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      🎶Fill up and you don’t have to pay-ay🎶
      🎶At the Walla-Wash, yeah🎶

    • @saulgoodman5662
      @saulgoodman5662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stephenlackey5852 I feel like you took time to come up with that

    • @stephenlackey5852
      @stephenlackey5852 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@saulgoodman5662 Ha! Naw, I was just like “Man, those ticks are huge; that’s gonna be a quick meal.” and then “The wallabies are filling up too and getting cleaned in the process- *waaaiiit a minute* ...”

  • @wendingo
    @wendingo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1337

    "today I'm planning to drink some dirty water from a car tyre, while some crows are picking the ticks off me, in a cloud of deadly wasps and dangerous lizards... What about you?"

    • @GubanaNatureRefuge
      @GubanaNatureRefuge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +226

      Hello Wendingo, yep the poor wallabies really have to put up with a lot just to get a drink. Water is such a critical resource. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. Stay safe.

    • @wendingo
      @wendingo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      @@GubanaNatureRefuge tough environment indeed... I'm trying to put myself in the wallaby's shoes and, if I were this animal, instead of drinking out of the dirty tire, with all the wasps flying around, looking at all the cool, shiny new ticks I picked up that are being torn out of my skin by birds... I'd probably just go for the less painful option of suicide. How do animals survive there? I heard the temperatures hit 50c in the ground.

    • @Jesse-B
      @Jesse-B 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@wendingo How does anything survive in snow?

    • @wendingo
      @wendingo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Jesse-B depends, if there's ONLY snow then nothing survives, same way nothing, not even microbial life can survive in the highest deserts in the world.

    • @Jesse-B
      @Jesse-B 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@wendingo
      "not even microbial life can survive in the highest deserts in the world"
      You need to study somewhat, best not engage in wild conjecture until you have.
      The deserts - whether hot or cold - are literally squirming with wildlife, most of which you can't see.

  • @the29thPanda
    @the29thPanda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    These guys are surprisingly accurate with their beaks. Nature continues to fascinate me

  • @NaumRusomarov
    @NaumRusomarov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1358

    actually impressive. a few of the wallies seemed quite calm during the process, I wonder if this indicates that they've gotten used to the crows picking off the ticks.

    • @muaddib930
      @muaddib930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Can't feel bad.

    • @BlazedBob
      @BlazedBob 2 ปีที่แล้ว +226

      Always seemed to be the younger ones that are very antsy around the crows. The older ones appreciate the service.

    • @settingsun3470
      @settingsun3470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Mutualism

    • @ti3g3r2000
      @ti3g3r2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Everytime i see symbiotic relationships like this it always makes me wonder if animals can communicate with each other, or how those relationships started, like cleaning stations in the ocean for turtles and fish and such

    • @frenchsoldier8485
      @frenchsoldier8485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@ti3g3r2000 Animals can communicate each other as body language is pretty much universal. Most of the time these relationships start the same way they continue, one animal having an issue and the other seeing that issue as a food source. Of course not every issue having animal sees the second animal as a source of relief, but the chances are that after a long period of time: the issue having animals realize the second set of animals that takes away the issue is beneficial.

  • @missread5932
    @missread5932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1594

    Love the safety log in water tub so smaller birds and critters can climb out safely ***** 5 star bird bath drink station.
    Keep up the good work

    • @sardorbekomonkulov6379
      @sardorbekomonkulov6379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      That is smart

    • @myphilippineamericanjourne4731
      @myphilippineamericanjourne4731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I'm such an idiot. I honestly thought it must put off some minerals into the water that was good for them. lol. I believe your ideal makes more sense. Anyone know what kind of snake that was?
      .

    • @blackfox4138
      @blackfox4138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Assisting nature without disturbing it. That’s how it’s done.

    • @morkvomork6815
      @morkvomork6815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@myphilippineamericanjourne4731 I´m not sure, but I think it´s a Keelback.

    • @r0b0saurusrex80
      @r0b0saurusrex80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I didnt realize that was what the log was for... thanks

  • @soap.333
    @soap.333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1043

    Interesting watch. It honestly made my skin all itchy but I'm glad that these crows or ravens are coexisting with the wallabies by removing the ticks on them, and also feeding themselves which is a win win for both animals. Great and interesting video.

    • @Cam-jx4drgh
      @Cam-jx4drgh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      But at the expense of the ticks. Let's have a minute of silence for those brave guys who transport wallaby blood from inside the body to convenient meaty sacks on the outside for the crows to snack on.

    • @lavenderiris9744
      @lavenderiris9744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      @@Cam-jx4drgh even if ticks didn’t exist, crows have many other ways of food. Ticks harm animals and they don’t deserve to be pitied.

    • @Cam-jx4drgh
      @Cam-jx4drgh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@lavenderiris9744 What are you saying? You want a tick genocide?

    • @lavenderiris9744
      @lavenderiris9744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      @@Cam-jx4drgh yes

    • @Vamilator7165
      @Vamilator7165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doesn't work out too great for the ticks though.

  • @anthonywick6890
    @anthonywick6890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    That's insane how strong their beaks are to just rip the tick out like that.

    • @justaregularguy115
      @justaregularguy115 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Strong and swift and precise.

    • @dragulia_venaro
      @dragulia_venaro ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I've ever once trying to pull one thick from a random deer that get struck by a car, and it's a little bit hard because the tick sticking very thightly to the skin.

    • @fadetoblond
      @fadetoblond 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@justaregularguy115But it still hurts like a son of a gun. 😂

  • @gaius_enceladus
    @gaius_enceladus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +540

    I love how the crows get their position **perfect** before they grab the tick!
    "Just a liiiiiiiiiiittle bit closer........ a liiiiiiiiiiiittle bit closer........." **PECK!**

  • @matthewsanchez7953
    @matthewsanchez7953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +661

    Crows being absolute legends. This is exactly the kind of TH-cam rabbit hole I like to find myself in at 1am.

    • @anthonynelson1187
      @anthonynelson1187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      230am here, smh whats wrong with me

    • @someguyontheinternet2729
      @someguyontheinternet2729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Spot on, it's 1:10 right now as I'm typing this

    • @victoriarangel7111
      @victoriarangel7111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      1:18 🤙

    • @DMDMD916
      @DMDMD916 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      1:45am let's go 🐇

    • @angelamelbourne1918
      @angelamelbourne1918 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought I have seen all the wildlife crazy shit that happens, but this is a new one for me.

  • @Geronimo2Fly
    @Geronimo2Fly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +440

    I don't know which is more satisfying, seeing all those ticks being eaten or seeing the thirsty animals get a nice drink. Thank you for taking care of them like this.

    • @ic.xc.
      @ic.xc. ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yea I wonder how frequently you have to visit these sites to fill with water. Really awesome what he does!

    • @williampwild
      @williampwild 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@ic.xc. nobody goes out there, they are unmanned, any water you see usually comes from rainwater

    • @stestar09
      @stestar09 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@williampwild how do the camera's charge ?

    • @williampwild
      @williampwild 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@stestar09 if the batteries arent changed usually the cameras have a solar pack to help them stay on basically forever. Besides that you really only have batteries regular or lithium.

  • @marielyalicea6954
    @marielyalicea6954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    I love how the Wallabies are letting the crows rip off the engorged ticks even though it must hurt and never attack the crows. Those ears must be very painful.

  • @ThatBugBehindYou
    @ThatBugBehindYou 3 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    "So hey Bob, I know your ticks have gathered real bad huh?"
    "Yeah Ted, why?"
    "Well there's this weird pond where crows will pick them off, if you can suffer through the biting and the new bee hive you'll get those ticks off"

  • @feefee6889
    @feefee6889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    2:48 this crow is inspecting him. It’s amazing!! So careful, no careless plucking!

  • @Tobbs96
    @Tobbs96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +527

    Everyone: "They know the crows are helping. How cute to see animals co-operating in this way :')"
    Crows: *M O R E B L O O D*

    • @larryvarner3444
      @larryvarner3444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      The Crows must have a super strong acid in there stomach to take care of the ticks.

    • @mence5992
      @mence5992 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​​@brennan dickson it's a new behaviour so i think Is a bit of a Stretch to call It symbiosis already

    • @DatAsianGuy
      @DatAsianGuy ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@mence5992 even if it is a new behaviour, we can clearly see in a lot of these videos where the wallabes show very little reaction to the crows. meaning many of them are okay with it. even the ones who react strongly, don't lash out and attack the crows or anything, so it is obvious, while it might hurt they realize that it will be a net positive in the end for them.

    • @ForgedEnigma895
      @ForgedEnigma895 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They must worship Khorne
      Blood for the blood God!!!

    • @Bona_Tempora
      @Bona_Tempora ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ⁠@@ForgedEnigma895Skulls for the Skull Throne!

  • @dragonwithagirltattoo598
    @dragonwithagirltattoo598 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I imagine it hurts at first but then the relief must be awesome for the wallabies. Smart birds!

  • @DemonCat
    @DemonCat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    That wallaby that just kept drinking whilst the crow ripped ticks off is an absolute trooper. I am watching all 5 parts and you can tell just how painful that is but most likely nothing compared to the relief they will feel

  • @omargreenland7578
    @omargreenland7578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +341

    These bird do have a good purpose in life, I used to see that they're annoying but I take that back now after watching this video

    • @forefatherofmankind3305
      @forefatherofmankind3305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      They aren't... U r annoying.

    • @puddleduck279
      @puddleduck279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Every animal and thing has a purpose in life,just because you cannot see or understand it does not mean that something is worthless or annoying,just let things be and don't harm or interfere with nature it's that simple!

    • @thebigboi5357
      @thebigboi5357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Crows are unbelievably smart, I recommend doing more research on them! They're really fascinating

    • @GR-dw9nm
      @GR-dw9nm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@puddleduck279 Gnats. Their purpose seems to be to create clouds above sidewalks for me to walk into only while speaking.

    • @animdoodle
      @animdoodle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GR-dw9nm accurate

  • @aurktman1106
    @aurktman1106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    3:24. * They sure picked that wallaby clean of ticks! *
    Oh wait, that’s a lizard....

  • @nathanjamesbaker
    @nathanjamesbaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I'm glad the crows are learning to be more gentle with their approach.

  • @luca.1992
    @luca.1992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    I like how they idly accept each other's presence, with the crows quietly eating off of their neighbors. Quiet acceptance.

  • @lamwilshangdhi612
    @lamwilshangdhi612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    Oh, Poor animals, seems extremely thirsty. Thank you for being so Considerate towards Wild Animals. God Bless You All.

    • @hindugoat2302
      @hindugoat2302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      its not good for them to feed them or help them.
      by giving these wild animals water, the animals come to rely on humans to survive

    • @NELCARM
      @NELCARM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      @@hindugoat2302 Actually ,NO. Wildlife drink from manmade water reserves all the time.Might be dams,stock troughs fed by windmills ,irrigation canals.The drought that existed at the time this footage was taken was the worst in a very long time,thankfully now well & truly over .The wildlife in these videos adapt very quickly.Food drops after bushfires were necessary to save endangered populations & embraced by business & governments here.

    • @ewy4010
      @ewy4010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@hindugoat2302 I'm pretty sure feeding them water for 1 or 2 cycle of seasons won't affect their behaviour too much. Unless we're talking about daily basis of feeding for years, then yes that would make them overly dependant.

    • @QB42477
      @QB42477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They're being depleted by the ticks

    • @lamwilshangdhi612
      @lamwilshangdhi612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@hindugoat2302- these Poor animals NEED water whether Manmade or Natural resources. I believe somebody has pointed out the name of the Place which stays dry and hot and where there will be Scarcity of water. Its all interdependent on one another otherwise some of these animals might perish. In these circumstances, these helpless animals will walk miles to quench their thirst, as Thirst and Hunger are the worst casualties where all the Sentient beings will even risk their life.WE are human and considers better than animals and doesnt seems wrong in acting like a human.

  • @BIGDRONEFLYER77RC
    @BIGDRONEFLYER77RC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +466

    Wow very cool how animals can help one another, must be miserable having all those ticks.

    • @GubanaNatureRefuge
      @GubanaNatureRefuge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      Hello Big Drone Flyer, yeah ticks really affect their body condition, give them secondary bacterial infections, and reduce the probability that they will survive this horrific drought. Thank you for visiting and sharing your thoughts

    • @DinnerForkTongue
      @DinnerForkTongue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Tick infestation can get so bad, it can kill _giraffes._ Let alone small wallabies.

    • @hindugoat2302
      @hindugoat2302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      just remember the ticks are an important part of the system too,
      they take some kangaroo blood and feed it to the crows...
      other wise the crows would lack a food source

    • @DinnerForkTongue
      @DinnerForkTongue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      @@hindugoat2302
      You SEVERELY underestimate a crow's resourcefulness.

    • @hindugoat2302
      @hindugoat2302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@DinnerForkTongue just saying, parasites are part of the food chain too, they are not bad or need to be wiped out

  • @GeorgeLennon100
    @GeorgeLennon100 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Some of the smartest creatures on earth helping some of the most vulnerable.

  • @curtisconrad3668
    @curtisconrad3668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    I have watched these 5 videos at least 20 times. I always watch all 5 in a row and will most likely watch them every time they pop up. Something is so satisfying about the crows and the wallabies helping each other. Oh, and I just hate ticks.

  • @jean-louishamid5285
    @jean-louishamid5285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    One of these crews is doing it with much caution and softer moves, and it shows on the wallaby's reaction. Definitely learning.

  • @Alexden96Channel
    @Alexden96Channel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +748

    It’s weird to see animals not freaking out around bees like we do 😅

    • @Chan-fi9bu
      @Chan-fi9bu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Its just take one bee to freak me out

    • @misssmisssymaria
      @misssmisssymaria 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Or the snakes lol

    • @boyceiskandar627
      @boyceiskandar627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Because they all God created

    • @el34glo59
      @el34glo59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Lol ever see a honey badger stick his face in a bees nest? Lol its hilarious

    • @misssmisssymaria
      @misssmisssymaria 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@el34glo59 That’s hardcore lol

  • @zuki7649
    @zuki7649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The one on the left got the experienced technician while the one on the right has the trainee

  • @NannupTiger
    @NannupTiger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +513

    As long as the crow doesn't peck their eye... the wallaby's are starting to 'trust' them a little...

    • @GubanaNatureRefuge
      @GubanaNatureRefuge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      Hello Tas, you are spot on - this is a concern. The ravens are actually pretty close to equivalent in size to the smaller wallabies, especially the swampies (Wallabia bicolor). When the season nears an end and tick numbers fall away, I may have to devise a 'trough hood' roof to prevent aerial attacks, and provide alternate watering for the birdlife.

    • @dhanajon5528
      @dhanajon5528 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@GubanaNatureRefuge oh wow i thhought it was a good thing the wallabies were trusting the crows, but i guess theres always a gonna be a bad side effect of something good.

    • @philipberry6477
      @philipberry6477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Speaking of eyes, seen what they do to sheep?

    • @osergergfd2501
      @osergergfd2501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@philipberry6477 eat the eyes?

    • @GreenMonkeyToaster
      @GreenMonkeyToaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@gardenandthewild9492 holy shit! That's mad! I thought dogs could be bad with sheep but wow

  • @alexwise5378
    @alexwise5378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    The speed and accuracy of these birds is to be admired.

  • @NannupTiger
    @NannupTiger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +307

    Yay! The crows are getting good at this! I hope the wallaby's learn to stay still... 😊 I seems they are!

    • @gteixeira
      @gteixeira 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The crows could use being a bit more careful too. It seems that they are biting a good bit of flesh in the process.

    • @NannupTiger
      @NannupTiger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@gteixeira ~ the ticks are latched in tight there, the crows are wild so they will only be as gentle as the ticks 'hold' onto the wallaby's head...psst, we cannot tell nor train these wild animals how to 'do it' ok? , the crows cannot gentlty pick of a tick of these sizes...

    • @TemplarX2
      @TemplarX2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The crows are not there to help the wallaby. A healthy dose of caution should still be present in the wallaby, else the crows might start digging into flesh for food.

    • @kentvesser9484
      @kentvesser9484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@gteixeira I suspect often the crow doesn't get the head of the tick out and and some of that bleeding is the now dying tick having blood oozing through it until the blood clots. Though yeah, sometimes when they yank and the head comes out too, as big as those ticks are, so skin comes for the ride.

    • @spiritmatter1553
      @spiritmatter1553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, it doesn’t look too comfortable for the poor tick-infested animals to have the ticks removed. I know the crows/ravens are just getting a meal, but it’s a mitvah for the wallabies, etc.

  • @Gameday8688
    @Gameday8688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    We take the access of free water for granted when it shows just how important a small bucket of water really is to nature

  • @c-jayjames7316
    @c-jayjames7316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    How they stay composed and maintain the ability to drink with all those distractions going on, is nothing short of a bloody miracle

  • @josephcusumano2885
    @josephcusumano2885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Wallaby: damn I'm so thirsty!
    Raven: great! Keep drinking!

  • @Synthwave89
    @Synthwave89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    This is fascinating. Thank you for providing those little ponds for the animals!

    • @randominternetguy3537
      @randominternetguy3537 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was during a drought, so they were necessary.

    • @RichSmithson
      @RichSmithson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not only that, he has put sticks in the water so if anything falls in, they have a ramp to get out.

  • @jaellouis4749
    @jaellouis4749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So satisfying to see the ears after they're free of ticks.

  • @HazySkies
    @HazySkies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    I never realized how cute wallabies look when drinking water. They lap at it so rapidly, super cute ^-^
    Also after watching these past 4 videos, I now have so much more respect for crows and what they do to help out wildlife for mutual benefit. Good on ya crows.

    • @albireotheredguard1599
      @albireotheredguard1599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They kinda have to be considering the amount of predators in Australia.

  • @yankeetherebel
    @yankeetherebel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    The sound that the wallabies make when they're drinking is the cutest thing!!!

  • @hmazz9450
    @hmazz9450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Personally my favorite part is the ending where the crow interrupts drinking time and just splish splashes in the water

  • @quangtrungbui675
    @quangtrungbui675 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    two crows, one ticked wallaby. This content deserves more attention

  • @eriktruchinskas3747
    @eriktruchinskas3747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    The wallaby is waiting for the raven to say "nevermore!"

    • @likekush09
      @likekush09 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😹😹😹👏🏽

  • @CShaw-wj6gg
    @CShaw-wj6gg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I love these videos so much! I find myself watching them over and over again. It's so cool that the ravens have learned how to do this and that the wallabies have realized how beneficial it is to them!

    • @GubanaNatureRefuge
      @GubanaNatureRefuge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hello C Shaw, thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts. Have a simply marvellous week :)

    • @sharonwhittaker4221
      @sharonwhittaker4221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me to hun,i love watching them,i just wish there was more videos x

    • @ravebiscuits8721
      @ravebiscuits8721 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I actually don't think the wallabies are learning here ticks have evolved to be as non-irritating as possible (because an itchy tick is gunna get scratched) so I doubt the wallabies even know they're there. What's more likely is that the wallabies that don't mind crows bothering them (or perhaps even enjoy it) are healthier, and so have more children, and so there is becoming more and more wallabies who allow the crows.
      However the crows certainly are learning because they no doubt notice what actions result in them getting more food.

  • @yipkate8854
    @yipkate8854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +689

    I hope the crows eat all the ticks✌✌👍👍

    • @hindugoat2302
      @hindugoat2302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      just remember the ticks are an important part of the system too,
      they take some kangaroo blood and feed it to the crows...
      other wise the crows would lack a food source

    • @yungsammysosa6201
      @yungsammysosa6201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@hindugoat2302 what??? 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @hindugoat2302
      @hindugoat2302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@yungsammysosa6201 parasites are part of the food chain

    • @DaveyBadass876
      @DaveyBadass876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@hindugoat2302 yep ive seen a man removing parasites from a mud shrimp and then feeding it to the hungry sea chickens.

    • @DEOTMBD
      @DEOTMBD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Don't they sometimes use leeches to take bad blood out or snake venom.

  • @gangstertwist8118
    @gangstertwist8118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Mr crow is like " drink your water, I got you, ima help you out with these right here "

  • @josephg1855
    @josephg1855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Ravens are AWESOME! I love their persistence.

    • @GubanaNatureRefuge
      @GubanaNatureRefuge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hello Joseph G, once they get a payout in the form of a big juicy tick, they are hooked! Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts.

    • @josephg1855
      @josephg1855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanes Creek Trail Camera Anytime! 👍 I love your channel.

  • @Bernie3000
    @Bernie3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I love the ones who aren’t phased by the crows at all…very satisfying!

  •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I love how some of them react to the crows and others just stay there like "You do you man, I'll keep sipping water"

  • @necihines8042
    @necihines8042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Such a beautiful partnership! The crows get a meal and the wallabies get rid of the lawyers 😊

    • @stestar09
      @stestar09 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha the bloodsucking lawyers 😂 love the reference 🤩

  • @finallyjeremy8217
    @finallyjeremy8217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    4:16 what a majestic bird

  • @melisand8295
    @melisand8295 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I notice the crows stayed well away from the goanna. Smart birds!

    • @GubanaNatureRefuge
      @GubanaNatureRefuge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Hello Melisand, you are absolutely right - all of the wildlife, including larger animals like wallabies, avoid goannas. In fact they are more wary of goannas than snakes! Thank you for watching.

  • @4Drewbaby
    @4Drewbaby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I want to thank you for what you did to help the animals and for sharing these videos!

    • @GubanaNatureRefuge
      @GubanaNatureRefuge  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Peanut Butter, thank you for your kind words and encouragement. Stay safe

  • @chuxtuff
    @chuxtuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's so hot and dry there that even the bugs stop by the watering hole for a drink...Yikes!!

  • @lordlucius1341
    @lordlucius1341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Crow: okay so I’ll take these nasty ticks off you deal?
    Wallaby: wait what do you get?
    Crow: blood filled popables.

  • @gettingfatfitter9952
    @gettingfatfitter9952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love how at first the wallabies are like HEY WATCH IT OW. And then after awhile, as the ravens got better and the ticks stopped being so bothersome, they settled in for the treatment

  • @TheMisterGuy
    @TheMisterGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You can tell which wallabies have been here before. They don't stop drinking every time a crow/raven pulls a tick off them, even if it takes two pulls and it's on the ear. The new ones flinch and act like it's a potential fight every time.

    • @jaxr2958
      @jaxr2958 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Could be if they are new they are so desperate for water they won't be distracted from it. Especially covered in ticks they could be very dehydrated.

  • @TimelessWorldOfGaming
    @TimelessWorldOfGaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    So cool to watch all these animals in one place. It's like a big worksite and everyone's each got their own jobs to carry out.

  • @americansunbeam
    @americansunbeam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    This is called TOUGH LOVE! They are doing the wallabies good, but may be a little painful. Very interesting!

  • @patshhi4620
    @patshhi4620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I didn't think about the branches in the water (I'll have to do that for the 2 troughs I have on my property). What a great idea. Thanks for showing us some of your actions used to care for wildlife.
    We are stewards of other living beings on this planet.

    • @Vamilator7165
      @Vamilator7165 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      "During the few years alotted to each of us, we are the guardians of the earth. We are at once the custodians of our heritage, the caretakes of our future" -James Micheners

  • @jessexaivier5375
    @jessexaivier5375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Nature is do incredible, I love symbiotic relationships like this, truly remarkable, thankyou for the incredible footage.

  • @humanbean779
    @humanbean779 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's so cool to see all these animals and insects live together in harmony! All of them help each other in one way or another.

  • @Managuabrother
    @Managuabrother 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    3:22 oh hey there.. bet ya'll didn't expect me, ya'lls thought this was a wallaby slash crow tick removing video.. but nahh I'm here too. I ain't gone do much though, I'm just gone walk over here slowly, Kay byyye

  • @DCBELLAFAIRY
    @DCBELLAFAIRY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    It’s always so refreshing and soothing to see other animals take care of other animals they get to eat while helping them from getting sick having all them big nasty ticks on them feeding off their blood lets help keep “The circle of life” in motion

    • @billinger4644
      @billinger4644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is right

    • @ste309w
      @ste309w ปีที่แล้ว

      You're anthropomorphising animal behaviour. The crows are just exploiting an easy meal. They know if they hang out at the watering hole, dinner will come to them and they can save energy rather than actively hunting. Not to mention having access to the water themselves. Crows are smart, but to claim they're doing this because they care about wallabies is pure fantasy.

    • @smokeyhoodoo
      @smokeyhoodoo ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol the crows are just dicks, theres no ticks

    • @Kokose
      @Kokose ปีที่แล้ว

      I am not entirely sure that the birds know this is helping the roos but i must agree it is a good symbiotic relationship, bird gets fed and wallabies wont die from diseases ticks can carry and necrosis

  • @asshemey05
    @asshemey05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    2:26 look at the balls swinging. Hopefully those crows won’t mistake it as a giant tick

    • @honestaspie6405
      @honestaspie6405 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Dayum, they packin'. 💀

  • @SithMami
    @SithMami ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Would you mind if I asked what you went to school for, or if you did? You are extraordinarily educated and well-written, regarding biology. Reading your comments is very satisfying and wonderful. Also, you have great self control. People will always find something to naysay--especially when they're behind a keyboard. Thank you so much for providing for these animals. You can tell the wallabies know that the corvids are helping them. They don't seem to mind the tick removal that much, although it must be incredibly painful. I wonder how many people realize just how strong the beaks of those birds really are???

  • @naohaotingala6433
    @naohaotingala6433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Not only are these videos amazing, this TH-camr is also very level-minded and experienced in his field of knowledge of animals. Guba calmly and very professionally answers questions from the community, which is an easy sub from me any day

    • @GubanaNatureRefuge
      @GubanaNatureRefuge  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Hello Naohao, thank you for your very kind words, however in truth the calmness varies some days! Thank you for the support.

  • @LoriannSmithsanpell
    @LoriannSmithsanpell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Nature never ceases to amaze me. It even provides its own source of tick removal. These videos completely fascinated me. I never knew crows ate ticks. Also, the wildlife that passes by and uses the water source is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for posting these videos!

    • @fadetoblond
      @fadetoblond 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Quite the meal for the crows. All you can eat buffet at the watering hole and they're good for the day after that I'm sure. 😂

  • @dawnmarie6361
    @dawnmarie6361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    That one wallaby is like yes pls lol

  • @johnpaulbalason8948
    @johnpaulbalason8948 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love that wallaby on the left side he was just chill

  • @briza2022
    @briza2022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    1:49 the wallabi at the left is letting the crow to clean him, so cute.

  • @Ailieorz
    @Ailieorz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've seen plenty of ticks over the years but I still can't get over how massive these ones are! Poor wallabies, but glad the crows got a good feed

  • @jackwayne1626
    @jackwayne1626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    3:24, "I am including Steve because he really wanted to be part of this video"

  • @chargerman440
    @chargerman440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    2:20 one wallaby is getting angry, the other is like “bro, relax. They’re trying to help us. Let them have a little snack.” Lol

  • @RosieWilliamOlivia
    @RosieWilliamOlivia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The wallaby at the end is skeletal. Thank you for giving them water 💛

  • @oloyeadeniran8894
    @oloyeadeniran8894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Anyone notice the snake slithering away at 5:20-5:24 and the Roo just felt calm.

    • @bg588
      @bg588 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Snakes don’t bother Roos/wallabies

    • @zippyparakeet1074
      @zippyparakeet1074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Snakes avoid attacking larger animals and animals are actually smarter than us panicky humans in this regard. Don't disturb the snake and it won't bite you. They bite bigger mammals only to defend themselves. Most snakebites are due to human carelessness.

    • @petesfarm7830
      @petesfarm7830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope

  • @caroline6218
    @caroline6218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    4:25 I have never heard of these birds before. Australia has beautiful birds!

    • @alisonb9963
      @alisonb9963 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're crows.....

    • @Armstrong692
      @Armstrong692 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's talking about the birds with the red yellow and blue.

  • @sechi7239
    @sechi7239 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wasps, snakes, lizards and birds pulling at you till you walk away soaked in blood - after this experience, I'll never complain about my faucet not delivering perfectly cold water again.

  • @lanceyoung7018
    @lanceyoung7018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    God bless the crows, one of my favorite birds, love to hear them in the woods. Love the videos. Keep them coming!!

  • @daviesking1356
    @daviesking1356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I can watch this over and over.. feels good to see them being picked and imagining the relief they get. thanks Sir

  • @clevelandnative7175
    @clevelandnative7175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    It certainly seems as though the older (I’m going to assume they are) wallaby’s have figured out the benefits as they they are seem a lot less jumpy, especially when the ticks are plucked off the ears. Throughly fascinating videos.

    • @NameCallingIsWeak
      @NameCallingIsWeak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They hold still, they don't jump and look all surprised. Very equitable "trade".

  • @Rose24681
    @Rose24681 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    the crows are like doctors for the wallabies

  • @tjthompson3270
    @tjthompson3270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Mr. Raven the ear inspector 😁
    So addicting to watch, especially the show they put on after just having snatched off a tick, acting like they want to leave right after but then change their mind and go for the next one haha, just brilliant!

    • @GubanaNatureRefuge
      @GubanaNatureRefuge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Hello TJ, there is one raven in particular that seems to worked out how to be exceptionally deft and gentle - and is being rewarded with more ticks for less effort. Too bad this raven's "wallaby training" is ruined by the ravens that treat the exercise like a purse snatching!

    • @RachelG1979
      @RachelG1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They snatch the crap out of the ones in the ears! Hopefully the relief outweighs the pain quickly.

    • @jefferi78
      @jefferi78 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GubanaNatureRefuge , guess this is not instinct, but learning.

    • @surfinganonymously
      @surfinganonymously 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GubanaNatureRefuge I also think that the repositioning of the wood helps. It gives the ravens more access points. They can perch themselves up on the branches and pick more from the midsection and back. If possible I would add even more branches where the crows can sit further away. Otherwise they are only able to pick the ticks that they can reach when they sit on the rim of the water bassin. This might also be more pleasant for the wallaby’s as I guess they also get spooked by the crows picking so close to the face. What do you think about the idea?

  • @bassinbillRC5300
    @bassinbillRC5300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is an awesome video. This just goes to show how much in sync nature is. It clearly shows God has a plan for one critter helping out another. Those blood and gorge ticks never saw what was coming!! Bravo to the water main stations for the wallabies and the Ravens/crows which we call them here in the states giving them the cleaning they deserve. I hope you enjoy a good Toohey's the next time you hit the supermarket!

    • @thetea4093
      @thetea4093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or God could’ve just… not made parasites at all. A lot of animals suffer from it

  • @serioussponge6416
    @serioussponge6416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The wallaby at 5:35 was all like "Dude, wtf? This is our drinking water!" XD

    • @misssmisssymaria
      @misssmisssymaria 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That crow splashed water all over its face too lol 😂

  • @known8172
    @known8172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was so scared for the wallabie´s eyes when I watched it first, because crows like to pick out eyes, too. But they really only pick the ticks. Must be a great relief

  • @foolishdonut
    @foolishdonut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    5:31 haha the wallaby is trying to drink and the crow just keeps on bathing.
    Wallaby: "really? Right in front of my fuckin water"

  • @KingdomSlayer
    @KingdomSlayer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like how the one on the left at 1:57 seems to be very used to it whereas the one on the right is not.
    It's like it's a beauty parlor and the newcomer isn't having that great of a time.

  • @missweenieboys2
    @missweenieboys2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was just recommended this yesterday morning and I can't stop watching! This is total ASMR!

  • @edwardkrobot453
    @edwardkrobot453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing how much we can learn from watching animals . tolerance and UNDERSTANDING everyone wins .

  • @dank9374
    @dank9374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    The wallabes that understand what the crows are doing are the real MVPs

    • @MapacheD
      @MapacheD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If this continues, the wallabies that do not allow themselves to be groomed will die of diseases and only those that are more docile with birds will remain, making a symbiotic relationship easier for both of them in the future. Like elephants, for example.

  • @unwantedaccount4404
    @unwantedaccount4404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The way the Wallies sometime turn at the crow like " If you do that again I'll punch your face in!"

  • @alim2641
    @alim2641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The wildlife is amazing! From a UK resident.😀

    • @GubanaNatureRefuge
      @GubanaNatureRefuge  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello Alison, thank you for visiting and commenting.