Bird Feeders and Rats: An Unlikely Connection

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What was the purpose of the tiny slits in bird feeders introduced in the 1930s?

To allow large birds to access the seed

To make the bird feeders easier to clean

To keep large birds, such as crows, away (correct)

To allow rats to access the bird seed

What was the concern that led to changes in bird feeder design in the 1970s?

The presence of bacteria (correct)

The presence of rats

The presence of cats

The presence of large birds

According to Lähdesmäki, what does the history of bird feeding reveal about human nature?

That people care equally for all animals

That people want to take care of nature (correct)

That people dislike all animals

That people are primarily concerned with feeding birds

What did Aivelo learn from studying bird feeders?

That animals are part of the design process of human-built things Signup and view all the answers

Why did people make changes to bird feeders to prevent birds from pooing on them?

To keep the feeders clean Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why people in the study stopped feeding birds?

Rats started eating the seeds from the feeders Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary method of bird feeding in the past, according to Aivelo?

Leaving seeds on planks Signup and view all the answers

Why did people start building roofs for bird feeders?

To protect seeds from rain and snow Signup and view all the answers

What sparked historian Heta Lähdesmäki's curiosity about bird feeders?

She noticed how different bird feeders looked Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Helsinki Urban Rat Project?

Researching rat behavior in urban areas Signup and view all the answers

Bird Feeders and Rats: An Unlikely Connection

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What was the purpose of the tiny slits in bird feeders introduced in the 1930s?

What was the concern that led to changes in bird feeder design in the 1970s?

According to Lähdesmäki, what does the history of bird feeding reveal about human nature?

What did Aivelo learn from studying bird feeders?

Why did people make changes to bird feeders to prevent birds from pooing on them?

What is the main reason why people in the study stopped feeding birds?

What was the primary method of bird feeding in the past, according to Aivelo?

Why did people start building roofs for bird feeders?

What sparked historian Heta Lähdesmäki's curiosity about bird feeders?

What is the focus of the Helsinki Urban Rat Project?

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