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Birds Are Getting Hooked on Cigarettes

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Why Some Birds Seem to Be Developing a Cigarette Habit

Research from Poland adds to evidence from Latin American countries that compounds in used cigarette butts ward off parasites ...

Now Birds Prefer Cigarette Butts In Nests To Reduce Parasites, Study Finds [WATCH]

Research shows some birds use cigarette butts in nests to reduce parasites, though potential health risks remain.
Anthropocene Magazine

For at least one species, cigarettes might actually be good for health.

The Eurasian blue tit has been seen lacing nests with cigarette butts. It might be acting as a weapon against parasites.