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Anting is one of the most fascinating and unusual behaviors in birds. It happens when a bird deliberately applies ants (or sometimes other insects or substances) onto its feathers and skin. Scientists have documented this in more than 200 bird species worldwide, from songbirds like thrushes and starlings to larger birds like crows and turkeys. There are two main types of anting: 1. Active Anting – the bird picks up ants in its beak and rubs them onto its feathers, wings, or skin. 2. Passive Anti

401 reactions | Mandi semut atau "Anting Behavior" adalah perilaku unik burung yang memanfaatkan semut untuk membersihkan dan merawat bulu tubuhnya. Semut mengeluarkan asam formiat yang dapat membersihkan parasit dan kotoran pada bulu burung. #reels #fyp #faktamenarik | Tubagus Fahri | Facebook

"Self-Annointing" Behavior in an African Pygmy Hedgehog. Also called "anting", hedgehogs hypersalivate and make a sticky froth when they encounter something interesting and unusual smelling. In this case it was our leather gloves. Then they spread the froth on their spines, possibly as a defense mechanism. | Avian and Exotic Animal Care