Wormdance

By Minnesotastan in Animals & Pets, Video Clips on Jan 30, 2010 at 1:05 pm

YouTube link.

The video documents a seagull “dancing” to bring earthworms to the surface.  When humans do this, it’s called “worm-charming” or “worm-grunting.”  Wood turtles also use this technique, by repeatedly bumping their carapace against the ground.

Via Reddit.


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  2. Babycakes
    Jan 30th, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    the music makes the vid… awesome! LOL

  3. Ashley
    Jan 31st, 2010 at 9:53 am

    Seriously! The music is PERFECT!

  4. ombor
    Feb 2nd, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    That’s awesome! I did my master’s thesis on this topic! But I focused more on humans doing this sort of thing…


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