DRONGO TRICKS MEERKATS!
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00:00 To delve deeper into the crafty world of the Drongo, a new spy camera is needed.
00:13 Spy termite mound is a natural part of the landscape, except it can move.
00:20 And of course, it has a camera.
00:27 The meerkats feel at home with this new arrival and continue to forage for insects.
00:35 While they eat, a meerkat is on sentry duty looking for danger.
00:42 Spy termite mound gives a little bit of extra height.
00:47 Drongos have keen eyesight and as they can perch higher, they often spot the danger first.
00:53 Martial eagles are a serious threat.
00:57 The Drongo's alarm alerts the meerkats.
01:01 They in turn call and run for cover.
01:17 Having their own lookout bird helps the meerkats spend more time feeding.
01:27 But there is a price to pay.
01:33 The Drongo isn't quite as selfless as he seems and has learned to turn this alarm to his
01:38 advantage.
01:41 He becomes an expert on their habits.
01:45 Knowing that when an adult finds food, it calls out to the youngsters to share.
01:52 As the food is about to be exchanged, the Drongo calls the alarm.
01:57 But this time it's a trick.
02:01 As the meerkats abandon their food and flee, the Drongo steals their meal.
02:18 On to a good thing, the Drongo tries again.
02:25 But the meerkats know when they've been duped.
02:32 And this time no one reacts at all.
02:36 So the Drongo takes it to the next level.
02:42 But even screaming the alarm in their face doesn't work.
02:49 The meerkats are smart enough to know a cheat when they hear one.
02:53 Or are they?
02:54 The Drongo has another trick to pull.
02:57 This time the Drongo mimics the meerkats' own alarm call.
03:06 It's so accurate, the meerkats are duped again.
03:18 Drongos get over a fifth of their daily meals by making false alarms and stealing.
03:22 the Drongo.
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