Natural History Wanderings

EarthSky reported

Lyrebirds are multitalented creatures that live in Australia. Until now, their claim to fame has been their ability to produce a wide range of sounds. They can perfectly mimic any sound they hear around them, from other birds to chainsaws cutting down trees. But on March 5, 2025, a team of scientists from La Trobe University in Australia said they have an additional hidden talent. According to the researchers, these birds farm the environment around them to draw in their favorite prey, fattening them up so the birds can eat them.

Read more Australian lyrebirds have a hidden skill for farming