Fear of Snakes Exploited by Birds To Protect Nests
A 'bizarre' material used by some birds to line their nests in tree cavities could actually save their offspring.
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Meet the Fearless South African Man Who Has Been Handling Snakes Since the Age of 2
A young man who has loved snakes from a young age shared that he had been bitten by snakes on many occasions, but still loves being around them and owns a few.
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Some birds use snake skins in their nests to deter predators
When birds incorporate snake skins into their nests, it’s not just for decoration - it’s a calculated strategy to ward off ...
Lessons From The Great Snakeman
Come the cold, dormant months, few snakes, if any, are out and about. Perhaps winter makes a good time to read about the ...
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Primates’ fear of snakes may be linked to reptiles’ scales, study finds
Humans and monkeys may have evolved their keen ability to detect snakes due to a fear response triggered by the reptiles' scales, rather than their elongated bodies, according to research from ...
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Cavity-nesting birds decorate with snake skin to deter predators
"We think that an evolutionary history of harmful interactions between small-bodied predators of birds that are often eaten by snakes should make these predators afraid of snake skin inside of a ...
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Kylie Padilla channels Medusa in stunning Year of the Snake photos
The Year of the Snake is here and Kylie Padilla is dressed for the occasion. Ahead of the Chinese New Year, the Sparkle ...
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Cavity-nesting birds cleverly use snake skin to protect their young from predators
"We think that an evolutionary history of harmful interactions between small-bodied predators of birds that are often eaten by snakes should make these predators afraid of snake skin inside of a ...