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WTF Fun Fact – Darwin Finches Failing To Evolve

April 23, 2020

Darwin’s finches, which are a classic example of evolution, are dying off due to an infectious parasite that damages their beaks. The damage causes their mating calls to have an unpleasant tune, hindering their ability to reproduce. – WTF Fun Facts

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jun/12/darwins-finches-sing-out-of-tune-mating-call-parasites-deform-beaks

WTF Fun Fact – White Bellbird Fire Alarm

January 11, 2020December 20, 2019

The White Bellbird, found in the Guianas, Brazil and Venezuela, is known as the world’s loudest bird. Their mating call sounds like a fire alarm and can reach up to 125 decibels. – WTF Fun Facts

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/6066393/loudest-bird-bellbird-song/