The myth that ostriches bury their heads in the sand to avoid danger is just that: a myth. What is the common explanation for this alleged behavior?

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Ostriches lay their eggs in holes in the sand, so when they rotate them with their beaks during incubation, it can appear as though they're burying their heads in the sand, which is a common misconception.

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They lay eggs in holes in the sand to lay eggs

The myth that ostriches bury their heads in the sand to avoid danger is just that: a myth. What is the common explanation for this alleged behavior?

Answer They lay eggs in holes in the sand to lay eggs

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