“Pretending that there’s a snake in the nest in some way is beneficial for these small, hole-nesting birds that have less capacity to actually physically defend the nest against ...

ITHACA, N.Y. – When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn’t just making an interesting décor choice. Cornell University researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay.

which was sheltered in a quarantine cage temporarily before being sent back to the wild. Mo Randy, head of the Mamuju district fire department, said: 'The snake entered the Mitna Gas Shop in ...