Farming lerps

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Subject:	Farming lerps
From:	"David McDonald" <>
Date:	Sat, 14 Jun 1997 22:17:30 +1000

> Date:          Wed, 11 Jun 1997 05:45:50 +1000 (EST)
> From:          WM James Davis <>
> To:            "Osborn, Paul PR" <>
> Cc:            "'Birding-aus'" <>
> Subject:       RE: MINERS = JUNK

Paul Osborn (I think) said that Common Mynas  'actively 'farm' lerps, 
which feed on
> > the leaves of Eucalyptus and secrete a sugary substance for the birds.
> > In return the lerps receive protection from the small insectivorous
> > birds that eat them.'

What is meant by 'actively farming lerps'?

David
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