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Feathers
SciShow Tangents
The Quirky Science of Birds and Their 'Human' Origins
This chapter delves into the quirky idea of tiny human-like figures emerging from compost due to megapode birds hatching, while also examining the science of how birds shed feathers through a 'fright molt.' Featuring a 2006 study on stress-induced feather loss, the hosts blend humor with fascinating anecdotes about bird behavior and physical traits.
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