Starling Murmurations and Bowerbird Romance
In Starling Murmurations and Bowerbird Romance, narrator Sir David Attenborough presents ways that wildlife adapts to urban environments. Starlings in Rome form massive, swirling flocks for warmth and protection, while in Australia, a bowerbird demonstrates resourcefulness by using discarded objects to build an elaborate courtship display. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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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