Mongolian rodent fells tall grass to foil predators, study finds

Brandt ’s vole found to engineer ecosystem to scan skies for shrikes and deny them perchesA rodent that lives on the plains of Inner Mongolia fells tall grasses so that it can scan the skies for flying predators, a study involving experts from the University of Exeter has found.The practice by Brandt ’s voles also means that shrikes, a type of carnivorous bird, are denied handy perches and places to use as larders for their prey, the study discovered.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Animal behaviour Animals Mongolia Biology Science World news UK news Source Type: news