Cavity-nesting birds cleverly use snake skin to protect their young from predators

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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.

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Cavity-nesting birds cleverly use snake skin to protect their young from predators

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting home décor choice. For some birds, it keeps predators at bay.

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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. The post Cavity-nesting birds decorate with snake skin to deter predators appeared first on Conservative Angle | Conservative Angle - Conservative News Clearing House

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The discovery helped to understand the evolutionary mechanisms of protection.