Australia's superb lyrebirds 'farm' the forest floor to increase their prey, a behavior rarely seen in nature
In the wet forests of southeastern Australia, superb lyrebirds engage in extraordinary behavior—tilling the soil to create ...
Australia’s superb lyrebirds ‘farm’ the forest floor to increase their prey – a behaviour rarely seen in nature
Farming” behaviour is very unusual in the non-human world. As lyrebirds forage, they cultivate the soil and shore up their own food sources.
Lyrebird's secret farming skills uncovered in Australian forests
A beloved Australian bird best known for its stunning tail and powers of mimicry may have a cunning hidden talent.
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Lyrebirds farm their own food - and shape entire forests
New research shows that superb lyrebirds farm their prey in forests, reshape ecosystems, and even lower bushfire risks.
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Lyrebirds, famed for their mimicry, are also forest farmers, finds new research
The superb lyrebird, famous for its extraordinary ability to mimic practically any noise, has now been shown to be a ...
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Iconic Australian bird reveals hidden farming talent
The beloved Australian lyrebird best known for its stunning tail and powers of mimicry may have a cunning hidden talent. A beloved Australian bird best known for its stunning tail and powers of ...
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Nature’s Greatest Mimics, Lyrebirds, May Also Be Its Best Non-Human Farmers
The superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) of south-eastern Australia has been found to farm its habitat, changing the ...