Ars Technica
Urban Bowerbirds Trade Twigs for Handcuffs, Mouth Guards in Desperate Bid to Impress
Male bowerbirds are swapping leaves for handcuffs and mouth guards as urbanization turns their mating rituals into a junk-collecting competition.
2026-06-03
Ars Technica
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