How a little egret hacks breakfast with its feet
Shallow water near the shore looks calm, but under a little egret it becomes a controlled disturbance field. While the bird appears to be casually scooping up fish for breakfast, its real engine of efficiency is hidden in its feet.Biologists describe the behavior as foot‑stirring foraging, a tactic that exploits basic fluid dynamics. The egret plants one leg, then rapidly vibrates the toes of the ...More
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