The partnership between ravens and wolves goes back to Norse mythology -- Odin's birds scouted ahead and led prey to the god's canines, a relationship that provided food for all.
The myth has some roots in reality: when wolves have a successful hunt, ravens are often observed first on the scene -- and new research published Thursday in the journal Science put the legend to the test.
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