In wet forests of southeastern Australia, superb lyrebirds engage in extraordinary behaviour - tilling the soil to create habitats for their prey to ...

Farming” behaviour is very unusual in the non-human world. As lyrebirds forage, they cultivate the soil and shore up their ...

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The superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) of south-eastern Australia has been found to farm its habitat, changing the ...

New research shows that superb lyrebirds farm their prey in forests, reshape ecosystems, and even lower bushfire risks.

A beloved Australian bird best known for its stunning tail and powers of mimicry may have a cunning hidden talent.