PhysOrg Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 An international team of scientists has uncovered the first evidence of a non-human species cultivating plants for use other than as food. Instead, bowerbirds propagate fruits used as decorations in their sexual displays. The researchers discovered male bowerbirds had unusually high numbers of fruit-bearing plants growing around their bowers, and used these fruits in order to attract females. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScienceDaily Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Scientists have uncovered the first evidence of a non-human species cultivating plants for use other than as food. Instead, bowerbirds propagate fruits used as decorations in their sexual displays. The researchers discovered male bowerbirds had unusually high numbers of fruit-bearing plants growing around their bowers, and used these fruits in order to attract females. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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