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Why are birds common in island communities than mammals?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 10/9/2023

Birds can fly to islands or be blown there by storms while they are flying. Mammals, which, with the exception of bats, cannot fly, would have to arrive by swimming or drifting during which time they are likely to die before reaching the islands.

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∙ 13y ago

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