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6. Lyrebirds aresome of the best mimics out there

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Sun Jun 1, 2025, 10:08 PM

Jun 1

Lyrebird Mimicking Chainsaws, Cameras, Cars and Even People!

Australia also has some pretty flashy spiders, too--don't be creeped out, they're smaller than the nail on your pinkie

The music must've been chosen for sheer irony because stayin' alive is something they don't do. If the female doesn't like his looks or his dance moves, she eats him. If she does like them, he mates with her...then she eats him.

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Gorgeous bird! SheltieLover Jun 1 #1

Hi, SheltieLover. TY! Judi Lynn Jun 8 #12

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Amazing creatures wendyb-NC Jun 1 #3

Here's hoping somehow what is left of living creatures will be finally spared. Judi Lynn Jun 8 #14

Wow! Thanks so much for posting! Rhiannon12866 Jun 1 #4

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Cool birdy, thanks for sharing. 🙂 Dave Bowman Jun 1 #5

Thank you! Judi Lynn Jun 8 #16

Lyrebirds aresome of the best mimics out there Warpy Jun 1 #6

Incredible videos! OMG! Judi Lynn Jun 8 #9

"Prettier Than a Peacock"? wolfie001 Jun 1 #7

It would be impossible to top peacocks, for sure! Judi Lynn Jun 8 #10

Hi Judi! wolfie001 Jun 8 #17

Check out this video of a Lyrebird mimicking the evacuation alarm at Taronga Zoo groundloop Jun 1 #8

That bird is really quick! It's doubtful it hears the evacuation call often! Judi Lynn Jun 8 #11