Birds are using snake skins in their nests. This unusual practice helps protect eggs and chicks from predators. Studies show this strategy is most effective in cavity nests. The snake skin acts as a ...

If you've ever seen a bird's nest lined with what looks like a snake's shed skin, you're not imagining things. A study ...

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay. When a bird drapes its nest with snake ...