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Spring: Time for Drunk Birds

by 1389AD ( 67 Comments › )
Filed under Food and Drink, Open thread, Science at April 10th, 2014 - 6:00 pm

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Published on Feb 21, 2013 by SciShow

As spring approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, we anticipate the fluttering butterflies and the capering baby lambs, and we can also expect to see some birds hammered out of their minds in the trees, and perhaps on the ground. In most cases, these birds have overindulged in the fermented berries and other fruits that froze during the winter and are now thawing – proving an irresistible treat for many kinds of birds.

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I heard it was because, if they didn’t stand on it, they’d fall!

by 1389AD ( 154 Comments › )
Filed under Open thread, Science at February 4th, 2014 - 8:00 pm

Why Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg?

Published on Jan 23, 2014 by SciShow

Quick question: why do flamingos stand on one leg? Hank explains as quickly as he can!

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Sources:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19637281
http://www.livescience.com/5732-flamingos-stand-leg.html
http://mentalfloss.com/article/31117/why-do-flamingos-stand-one-leg

#Caturday 4/27/2013: Kitty and Parrot Battle for the Couch

by 1389AD ( 2 Comments › )
Filed under Caturday, Open thread at April 27th, 2013 - 5:00 pm

This African Grey parrot sure is territorial! No critters were hurt, except for a bruised ego.

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Published on Jul 30, 2012 by vernontripple
This cute little cat and parrot duo fight for a spot in front of the TV.


#Caturday 4/20/2013: Bird trying to play with lazy kitty

by 1389AD ( 43 Comments › )
Filed under Caturday, Open thread at April 20th, 2013 - 8:00 pm

Cute bird waking up a cute cat

Uploaded on Jun 2, 2011 by 3arabusa
A very cute video with a cute little bird waking up a lazy cute cat.