Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
ysabetwordsmith
  • Mood: excited

The Birds That Set Fires

Apparently humans are not the only species who have learned to use fire.  In Australia, three  different species of raptors -- collectively called "firehawks" by the Aborigines -- deliberately spread fires to flush out their prey.  Which is exactly what a lot of humans do with it.

And there goes one of the last, great barriers of accomplishment between humans and everything else.  *BOOM* *smaaaash*


Tags: nature, news, science, wildlife
Subscribe

Recent Posts from This Journal

  • Monday Update 4-14-25

    These are some posts from the later part of last week in case you missed them: Today's Smoothie Science Birdfeeding Green Energy Birdfeeding…

  • Photos: Back Toward the House

    These pictures follow the walk back to the house. See the House Yard, South Lot, Savanna and Prairie Garden, and Back Toward the House.…

  • Photos: Savanna and Prairie Garden

    These photos show the savanna and prairie garden. See the House Yard, South Lot, Savanna and Prairie Garden, and Back Toward the House.…

  • Post a new comment

    Error

    default userpic

    Your IP address will be recorded 

    When you submit the form an invisible reCAPTCHA check will be performed.
    You must follow the Privacy Policy and Google Terms of use.
    Help
  • 0 comments