The
Egyptian Vulture is famed for its ability
to open ostrich eggs using stones as missiles.
Birds pick up stones in their bills and
throw them forcefully towards the ground.
Normally they miss, but this bird is nothing
if not persistent. It is the only bird confirmed
to possess this ability and much debate
exists over whether the techniques is learned
or ingrained.
Photograph:
Linda Schueller
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