Australian "Firehawk" Raptors, such as this Black Kite, have recently been found to purposefully spread wildfires, by carrying smouldering branches to unburnt areas, to flush out prey, confirming long-held traditional Aboriginal knowledge. :
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WTF Facts on Twitter: "In Australia, lives a bird that deliberately spreads wildfires. The black kites (also known as "firehawks") spread fire by carrying burning sticks to new locations in their beaks.…
Australian “Firehawk” Raptors Intentionally Spread Wildfires
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