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I wonder what other tasks we could train species to do in exchange for something they want? For instance, cane toads are invasive and toxic enough that predato
by elihu 9y ago
I wonder what other tasks we could train species to do in exchange for something they want? For instance, cane toads are invasive and toxic enough that predators usually leave them alone. Supposing that cane toads can be deposited in a receptacle by some bird who wouldn't otherwise eat it without being harmed by the toxin, could they be used to eradicate cane toads in places where they're not wanted in exchange for food?
- Eric_WVGG 9y agoA fellow trained his cat to "hunt" whiffle balls around the apartment so it would have a chance to, well, act like a cat for its food. Sort of. It's neat, anyway. http://benjaminmillam.com/cat-geek/monkey-the-cat-hunts-for-dinner/ http://benjaminmillam.com/cat-geek/monkey-the-cat-hunts-for-...
- aaron695 9y agoCrows have 'learned' to eat toads. They just flip them and eat the stomach. http://www.odditycentral.com/animals/a-fascinating-story-of-exploding-toads-and-clever-crows.html http://www.odditycentral.com/animals/a-fascinating-story-of-...