How Australian birds intentionally start fires to hunt
In short: In Australia, certain bird species have developed a remarkable strategy: intentionally starting fires to flush out prey. This video explores the extraordinary behavior of these avian arsonists.
Some birds in Australia demonstrate advanced intelligence by intentionally starting fires. This behavior is used as a hunting tactic to drive prey out of cover.
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