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RE: Geese have been found to reduce their heart rate, metabolic rate and body temperature during winter to save energy

in #nature7 years ago

Yeah, migrating bird from Siberia not only add colors but also provide ecological benefits as they prey on insects and weeds, thus contributing towards the betterment of agriculture.

and the few species that stay behind get lots of food from the people here in order to help them

absolutely right the remaining birds get maximum share of food so there is a win-win situtaion for migratory and remaining birds.

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Exactly. Sadly, the mortality rate of some of the birds that stay behind in the winter is very high!