City Life: Starling Murmurations and Bowerbird Romance
Lesson Express
Q: Why do starlings fly in large groups called murmurations?
A: They do this to stay warm, protect themselves from predators, and find food more easily.
Q: How does the bowerbird use things it finds in cities?
A: It collects shiny or colorful items, like bottle caps, to decorate its nest and attract a mate.
Q: What makes cities good places for some animals to live?
A: Cities can provide food, shelter, and safe places to raise young, but animals also have to deal with noise and people.
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