VOICED : God save the birds: meet the Tower of London's ravenmaster

Christopher Skaife, the Ravenmaster at the Tower of London, discusses his role in caring for the ravens, the impact of the lockdown on their behavior, and the measures taken to ensure their well-being. He highlights the importance of keeping the ravens healthy and the challenges faced during the pandemic, including the need for wing trimming to prevent them from leaving the Tower.

What is the role of Christopher Skaife at the Tower of London?

• He is a tour guide.

• He is the Ravenmaster.

• He is a security guard.

• He is a historian.

How many ravens are kept at the Tower of London by royal decree?

• Ten

• Eight

• Six

• Four

What did Christopher do to keep the ravens occupied during the lockdown?

• He organized raven shows.

• He let them roam freely.

• He provided them with enrichment toys.

• He increased their feeding times.

Why did Christopher have to adjust the ravens' diet during the lockdown?

• There were no visitors to feed them.

• The ravens were on a special diet.

• The ravens were gaining too much weight.

• The food supply was limited.

What policy did Christopher implement to allow the ravens to fly?

• A free-flight policy

• A full wing trim policy

• A minimum wing trim policy

• A no-fly policy