Why Don’t Woodpeckers Get Concussions or Headaches? (Explained)
The first line of defense for the woodpecker is simply its size: the smaller the brain, the greater the power required to inflict harm. Being a birdbrain, in a literal sense, is a protective measure against concussions. Woodpeckers have been known to beat their heads up to 20 times per second. Second, the woodpecker’s skull …
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