TIL that “Firehawks” a collection of three Australian bird species, are the only animals besides humans known to use fire to hunt. They will pick up burning sticks from fires and carry them in their beaks and talons before dropping it in unburnt vegetation setting the ground ablaze driving prey out.
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Reply to Wind power is built at an increasing pace but its effect on nature and animals is poorly known. Researchers investigated the impact of wind turbines on bat presence and activity in Finnish boreal forests. The results indicate that wind power repels bats and drives them away from important habitats. by universityofturku
should have diverse energy profile to meet our needs. Some relevant information on the topic: [https://wildlife.org/rapid-declines-raise-concerns-about-hoary-bats-future/#:\~:text=Hoary%20bats%20occur%20throughout%20North,have%20proliferated%20in%20recent%20decades](https://wildlife.org/rapid-declines-raise-concerns-about-hoary-bats-future/#:~:text=Hoary%20bats%20occur%20throughout%20North,have%20proliferated%20in%20recent%20decades). [https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/abs/10.1139/Z07-011](https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/abs/10.1139/Z07-011)