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The Great Escape
The Ravenmaster at the Tower of London, Christopher Skaife, has a tough first day.
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Let the feathers fly! This week, a special avian hour. Stories from a Ravenmaster, a scientist, and a reluctant chicken farmer about the birds that made them as happy as a lark or as crazy as a loon. This episode is hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director, Catherine Burns, and her parrot, Hamilton. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
The Ravenmaster at the Tower of London, Christopher Skaife, has a tough first day.
Dame Wilburn and her wife decide to raise chickens in Detroit.
Research scientist Irene Pepperburg forms a 30-year bond with a parrot named Alex.
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Catherine Burns
Catherine's bird Hamilton rolls off the bed.
Christopher Skaife
Christopher and one of the Tower's ravens.
Chris with one of his ravens:
Dame Wilburn
Dame and Waffles.
Dame's new chicken, Waffles.
Irene Pepperburg
Alex the parrot.
Irene and Alex.
Alex learning numbers.
Alex making comparisons.
All photos courtesy of The Alex Foundation.
The music in this story
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The Drift - Uncanny Valley
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Blue Dot Sessions - Dusting
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Blue Dot Sessions - Donalee
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Blue Dot Sessions - Scratcher
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Carla Kihlstedt & Dan Rathbun & Matthias Bossi - Sticks and Paper