Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Blue Tit Is 'Eaten' By Killer Pitcher Plant!

Blue Tit Is 'Eaten' By Killer Pitcher Plant!

Another post that sounds like something out of a horror movie. (I am getting in touch with my gruesome side!) The incident occurred at a garden nursery in Somerset. It is thought that the unforunate bird was attracted by the insects already caught by the plant & became trapped when it leaned too far into the pitcher. Although these plants have been known to ensnare frogs, lizards, mice and even rats, this is only the second documented case of one trapping a bird. (Maybe Capybara could consider deploying pitcher plants in the fight against pests ;)




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