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Australia's favourite mimic is also an ecosystem engineer: study

Lyrebird

A supplied image obtained Wednesday, September 2, 2020 of an Australian Lyrebird. Source: LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

Australia's Superb Lyrebird is not just enchanting for its unique songs but it's also an ecosystem engineer. New research from La Trobe University suggests the bird turns over more soil than any other land animal in the world, helping create opportunities for other species in Australia's south-eastern forests. A story by Brooke Fryerfor SBS News, produced by RaySel for SBS Tamil.


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Australia's Superb Lyrebird is not just enchanting for its unique songs but it's also an ecosystem engineer. New research from La Trobe University suggests the bird turns over more soil than any other land animal in the world, helping create opportunities for other species in Australia's south-eastern forests. A story by Brooke Fryerfor SBS News, produced by RaySel for SBS Tamil.



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