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A fly's taste organs are its feet. If it lands on sugar, it will stamp on it to determine that it can be eaten before it begins its meal.


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The world's only alpine parrot, New Zealand's kea, is probably the world's smartest and most annoying protected bird species. The kea has been shown to have extraordinary problem solving skills and also seems to enjoy teasing people and other animals. The keas particularily enjoy removing rubber lining and seals from vehicles and sliding down corrugated iron roofs to make as much noise as possible. The kea was heavily hunted until 1970, and is still threatened in some areas. The only way to keep the kea away from populated areas is to hide all food and playthings.
APRIL 7-8, 2001
The Australian Magazine
APRIL 7-8, 2001

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