Birds Have Figured Out That Cigarettes Are Good for Them — Manuela Hoelterhoff Researchers have known for years that some birds use discarded cigarette butts to build nests. A new study has compiled evidence to show what’s behind this behavior: the butts keep parasites at bay.

Researchers have known for years that some birds use discarded cigarette butts to build nests. A new study has compiled evidence to show what’s behind this behavior: the butts keep parasites at bay. #birds #parasites #ornithology #birdparasites #UniversityofLodz #bluetit #animalbehaviour

Personen sitzen mit Laptops und Blöcken an einem gemeinsamen Tisch.

#CfP Infrastructure of Memory #Exhibitions. Difficult Pasts Through #Art, #Museums and Curatorial Practices

📌 #Conference in #Lodz, #Poland | 16-18 September 2026 | organised by #DHIWarsaw and #UniversityOfLodz

📅 Deadline: 30 April 2026

🔗www.dhi.waw.pl/pl/ak...