More Jupiterimages / mrjo2405/PHOTOS.com / iStock / Getty Images Plus The use of shed snake skins in bird nests has been documented for centuries by birdwatchers—some of whom have speculated ...

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay. When a bird drapes its nest with ...

ITHACA, N.Y. – When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn’t just making an interesting décor choice. Cornell University researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay.

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting home décor choice. For some birds, it keeps predators at bay. Researchers combined new and historical data to show ...