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Study makes devastating discovery about bird nests: 'Killing the wildlife within'
Despite the dangers of these chemicals, they are still used extensively in treating pet fleas and ticks. Study makes ...
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Fear of Snakes Exploited by Birds To Protect Nests
Both small mammals and other birds' nest predators were observed visiting open-cup nests for the eggs—while only flying squirrels visited the nest boxes. The snakeskin appeared to provide a ...
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Common Birds You Never Want To See At Your Bird Feeder
They also have no issue attacking people ... They will defend their nests, raid the nests of other birds, not think twice about killing momma birds, and eat their young. Overall, not a very ...
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These Birds Decorate Their Nests With Trash—Here’s Why
As he and other scientists study the makeup of birds’ nests, they’re looking for signs of human influence. Some birds have begun using insulation, foil, and cigarette butts, for example ...
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Snake skins act as a defense mechanism for bird nests; here’s why
Birds utilise shed snake skins in their nests to deter predators, like small mammals, from attacking their young ... and data from Birds of the World and other birding reports in the early ...
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Cavity-nesting birds decorate with snake skin to deter predators
When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay. When a bird drapes its nest with ...