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This is the conclusion of researchers from New York's Cornell University, who found birds that line their nests with snakeskin are less likely to have their eggs eaten by predators.

Cornell University. "Cavity-nesting birds decorate with snake skin to deter predators." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 16 January 2025. <www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 01 / 250116133604.htm>.

Kobe University. "Death is only the beginning: Birds disperse eaten insects' eggs." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 10 October 2023. <www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2023 / 10 / 231010201228.htm>.