Blue tits embrace "aromatherapy"

  

Blue Tits use medicinal plants to disinfect their nests, scientists have discovered.

The birds line their nests with aromatic plants such as mint or lavender, which kill bacteria.

Read more from: BBC - Earth News - Blue tits embrace 'aromatherapy'

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Olli Haukkovaara

email: olli.haukkovaara @ proton.me

Valkeakoski, Finland