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Birds use cigarette butts as chemical warfare


Claire.

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Birds use cigarette butts for chemical warfare against ticks

Is this a cigarette habit with some benefits? A species of urban bird seems to harness the toxic chemicals in cigarette butts in its fight against nest parasites – although there is a downside to the practice.

Read more: New Scientist

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I find that super cool. The adaptiblity and life is always amazing to me. 

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That's fascinating. I didn't know birds had the ability to make those kinds of associations. 

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This was one of those bright-side-of-the-dark-side articles in nature. Avians have always had such cool adaption techniques. 

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So does my cat--after she eats the cigarette.

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It`s a good thing I smoke in bed, oh wait

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Very informative!  Thanks

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