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TIL That there are 3 raptor species (known by Aboriginals as 'Firehawks') in Australia that intentionally spread wildfires by grabbing a burning stick from a wildfire, flying it to a new area and drop it. Small mammals run from the blaze, which are scooped up by the birds.

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