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Birds Drape Snake Skin Over Their Nests To Keep Predators Away From Their Babies
One defense strategy that birds might employ involves draping their nests with snake skin. This tactic helps keep predators away, […] ...
Pet flea treatments may be harming wildlife—but owners can help
Toxic substances used in flea and tick treatments pet owners give to their dogs and cats have been detected in birds' nests, ...
7 tips to transform your garden shed into a bird haven
With just a few simple tweaks, you can turn your shed into a bird haven and attract more wildlife to gardens. Read on for 7 ...
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To limit bird flu spread, keep wild birds away from poultry, livestock
Bird flu has killed millions of birds and disrupted milk and poultry production. In California, highly pathogenic avian ...
The New York Times18d
Snakeskin Isn’t Just a Fashion Statement for Birds
If not, why were so many birds using pieces of snakeskin to adorn their nests? Hume and several of his contemporaries had a hypothesis: The snakeskin scared away predators. A new study suggests ...
Orange County Register11d
Bird nesting season is a delicate time for protecting native bird populations
Spring will soon arrive in California ushering in the nesting season. During this time, the diverse landscapes of Southern California become sanctuaries for a variety of bird species, each relying ...