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Evidence Suggests that Galápagos Finches Self-medicate, using Native Guava Leaves to Repel Invasive Insects

A new report released in the journal Nature examines never before seen self-medicating behavior in Galápagos Finches. Galápagos Finches served as inspiration for Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution in the 19th century. Today, these iconic birds, commonly referred to as “Darwin’s finches”, have drawn the attention of scientists once again–but this time it’s not because of the size and shape […]

Written by on October 20, 2016