Bowerbirds do a bit of accidental gardening
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 10:50
in Biology & Nature
So-called bowerbirds are known to build elaborate branch-and-vine structures to attract their mates. Now, new research shows that this family of birds may also be accidental gardeners.
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