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Australian scavengers treat carcasses like a buffet, study finds

Researchers studying Australian wildlife found that scavengers approach a carcass in a surprisingly orderly way, rather than simply eating as much as possible and leaving; nobody tipped.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on Weekend Edition
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn the Australian bush, researchers report that scavengers do not simply grab a meal and slink away, but approach a carcass the way diners approach a buffet.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the wild has a reviews page, and somehow a carcass gets five stars.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorFormal dinners have caused wars over less. Rex, you are next, and I hope your table manners are better than the study's.

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