Snake skins act as a defense mechanism for bird nests; here’s why
Birds utilise shed snake skins in their nests to deter predators, like small mammals, from attacking their young. A study by Cornell University reveals cavity-nesting birds are much more likely to use this tactic than open-cup nesters. Researchers found nests with snake skins see significantly reduced predation rates, showcasing evolution's role in their survival strategies.
Birds utilise shed snake skins in their nests to deter predators, like small mammals, from attacking their young. A study by Cornell University reveals cavity-nesting birds are much more likely to use this tactic than open-cup nesters. Researchers found nests with snake skins see significantly reduced predation rates, showcasing evolution's role in their survival strategies.
