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Cassowary casques found to glow under ultraviolet light
Original: Moment of Science: Cassowary headgear glows under UV light, study finds
A new study has found that the cassowary's headgear, or casque, glows under ultraviolet light, revealing fluorescent properties in the large flightless bird native to New Guinea and northern Australia. Researchers say the discovery adds to growing evidence that birds may perceive light beyond human vision, and it is attracting attention from science outlets and nature enthusiasts alike.
Why now: The surprising discovery that a well-known bird glows under UV light is new and unusual science news.
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- Moment of Science: Cassowary headgear glows under UV light, study finds · WTVG
- Moment of Science: Cassowary headgear glows under UV light, study finds · WTVG
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