To Protect Themselves From Lions, Cattle In Botswana Have Eyes On Their Backsides

14/08/2020 3 min Temporada 2 Episodio 359

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Episode Synopsis

"Ambush predators" like lions go after livestock while those animals aren't looking. So scientists at the University of New South Wales tested a theory in Botswana: what if we painted eyes on the back ends of cattle so the lions thought they were watching? Plus: National Roller Coaster Day is coming up, make your plans to visit Japan's famous pedal-powered SkyCycle. 
Painting Eyes on The Butts of Cattle Can Protect Them From Lions, Research Shows  (ScienceAlert)
SkyCycle – Japan’s Sluggish Yet Terrifying Pedal-Powered Roller Coaster (Oddity Central)
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