Learn English: Clever Curlews Use Prairie Dog Warnings (hard)

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Clever Curlews Use Prairie Dog Warnings

Long-billed curlews cleverly utilize prairie dog alarm calls to detect approaching predators in the grasslands.

These smart birds eavesdrop on the prairie dogs' warning barks, gaining crucial seconds to escape danger.

The curlews' survival strategy highlights the intricate relationships between different species in a shared habitat.

This remarkable adaptation emphasizes the importance of studying interspecies communication in wildlife conservation.

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Original: The Guardian (Science)

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#animal behavior #birds #predators #interspecies communication #wildlife

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