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Tower Ravens – Legend & Care

The Tower’s ravens: myth, modern husbandry, and how to watch them respectfully.

11/27/2025
10 min read
A raven perched with the White Tower behind

The Legend

“If the ravens leave the Tower, the kingdom will fall.” A story born of symbolism that today underpins careful stewardship.

Care in Practice

  • Ravenmaster and team oversee diet, enrichment, and health.

  • Wing management and welfare protocols prioritize safety.

    Raven Facts

    • Lifespan in care can exceed wild averages.
    • Diets are carefully balanced; enrichment prevents boredom.

Image Highlights

Raven close-up Lawn and visitors


Watching Tips

  • Keep a respectful distance; never feed.
  • Look for individual personalities and pair dynamics.

Bottom Line

Ravens stitch legend to daily life—look beyond the myth for the living animals.


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Over de auteur

Folklore & Care Editor

Folklore & Care Editor

Ik maakte dit om je de Tower of London slim te laten beleven — duidelijk tempo, beter timing en context die elke kapel, kroon en stenen gang laat resoneren.

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