Claire. Posted June 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 27, 2017 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 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan max2 Posted June 27, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I find that super cool. The adaptiblity and life is always amazing to me. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplybill Posted June 27, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 27, 2017 That's fascinating. I didn't know birds had the ability to make those kinds of associations. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangarotting Posted June 27, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 27, 2017 This was one of those bright-side-of-the-dark-side articles in nature. Avians have always had such cool adaption techniques. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hammerclaw Posted June 27, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 27, 2017 So does my cat--after she eats the cigarette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted June 27, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 27, 2017 It`s a good thing I smoke in bed, oh wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebDandelion Posted June 30, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Very informative! Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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