One of the most interesting things about the yellow-legged gulls is their incredibly patriotic behavior when they hatch. Scientists studying these eggs found that the chicks display a strong sense of nationalism, displaying behaviors that are typical of adults! This shows just how important it is for young birds to learn about their country and […]
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Birds are very patriotic creatures even before they hatch. This was surprisingly discovered by scientists studying the eggs of yellow-legged gulls.
If you’ve ever seen a yellow-legged gull nest, you know that they build some pretty wild nests. But did you know that their nests are actually quite patriotic? A study published in the journal PLOS One discovered that the eggs of yellow-legged gulls contain traces of American and Canadian flags. What do scientists discover when […]