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Asian Green Bee-eaters Disarm Bees Before Eating Them
Original: Asian Green Bee-eaters (Merops orientalis).Before swallowing a bee or wasp whole, they repeatedly whack and rub the inse
Asian Green Bee-eaters, small colourful birds found across South and Southeast Asia, are drawing attention for a remarkable feeding behaviour. Before swallowing a bee or wasp whole, the bird repeatedly whacks and rubs the insect against a hard branch or perch. This disarms the prey by removing the venomous stinger and venom sac, letting the bird eat it safely.
Why now: A vivid illustration of animal behaviour and adaptation that fascinates nature enthusiasts.
Asian Green Bee-eaterMerops orientalis
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- Asian Green Bee-eaters (Merops orientalis).Before swallowing a bee or wasp whole, they repeatedly whack and rub the insect against a hard branch or perch to disarm it, removing the venomous stinger and venom sac # birds # biology # nature # wildlife # photo · tangledwing@ohai.social · 34
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