Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 " Blue tits use medicinal plants to disinfect their nests, scientists have discovered. The birds line their nests with aromatic plants such as mint or lavender, which kill bacteria. That creates a more sterile environment for chicks, which in turn grow faster and have a better chance of survival. " The rest - and some lovely photo's - can be found here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8199000/8199726.stm Enjoy! Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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