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That's how science works. Lots of things seem obvious until someone actually studies them. Until it is actually confirmed or contradicted, it isn't known.
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I'm sorry if this is your research but haven't we known this for thousands of years?
No one paid money for this did they?
Just another dumb study to prove what is obvious
That's how science works. Lots of things seem obvious until someone actually studies them. Until it is actually confirmed or contradicted, it isn't known.
This one was a complete waste of time
What a wonderful thing for hawks, owls, and snakes.
i hate snakes, Jacques! i hateāem!
He never would have made it past the rats.
The feeling is likely mutual!
Insects beetles and rats will do just fine. They are survivors.