Snakeskin: It’s Fashionable, and It Scares Predators Away From Bird Nests
A museum curator with a ladder showed that birds that build cavity-style nests are able to protect their eggs with the skin ...
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Shedding old skins: The Wood Snake’s guide to unlocking corporate value in Asia
By internalising the Snake’s qualities of adaptability and insight — and by honouring 'wood's' call for growth, ...
Giving the snake its due
“Our goal is to unite those born in the Year of the Snake, promote traditional culture and foster a sense of belonging while ...
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Decoding serpentine paradox
The gold burial mask of the ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. AMIR MAKAR/AFP Some ...
Cavity-nesting birds cleverly use snake skin to protect their young from predators
When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting home décor choice. For some birds, it keeps ...
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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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 ...
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Cavity-nesting birds decorate with snake skin to deter predators
When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay.