Hoheit, do you know why crows are black?" "No, I never thought of it." "They taste lousy, and they're black as a sure sign to predators that they're crows, who will taste lousy." "Why aren't they yellow?" "They live in cold climates, and black absorbs heat. They don't need camouflage, so they can take advantage of the way their color soaks up the sunlight." "Why do you ask me these questions?" Klodwig demanded. "To remind you, Hoheit, not to argue with nature.
In the conversation between Klodwig and Hoheit, Klodwig explains the reason for the crows' black color, linking it to their taste and the logic of nature. Crows are black as a warning to predators about their unpalatable flavor, which serves a purpose in their survival. While Hoheit seems puzzled by this, Klodwig highlights the practicality of their color in cold climates, where black feathers help absorb heat, making it advantageous for...
