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La Trobe University: Iconic Lyrebird Reveals Hidden Farming Talent
March 05, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia, March 5 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release:

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Iconic lyrebird reveals hidden farming talent

A beloved Australian bird best known for its stunning tail and powers of mimicry may have a cunning hidden talent.

New research has revealed the superb lyrebird to be a resourceful farmer, creating micro-habitats to host and fatten its prey before returning later to feast.

Scientists from La Tr . . .

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