From crows to tigers: Animals that appear to seek revenge

5 min readNew DelhiJul 31, 2026 02:00 PM IST Discover striking examples of animals—from crows and elephants to tigers and wolves—that exhibit behaviours resembling revenge (file)We often like to believe that humans are unique in their ability to feel things like resentment or seek revenge. But if you’ve ever seen a crow harass someone or heard a story about a tiger stalking a poacher, you might wonder, can animals really hold a grudge? It turns out that several species exhibit behaviour that resembles revenge. While scientists are cautious about labeling it outright (to avoid assigning human emotions too readily), some stories are difficult to ignore, and research supports many of them.Crows Crows are scary smart. In a study, researchers wore masks while catching and tagging crows. Years l