> ask the source cited in the news story published by the ABC why he suspects that lyrebirds > eat orchids ["Zoologist Michael Driessen says work is under way to protect rare plants > from the lyrebird.]
The article does not state anywhere that the lyrebirds _eat_ the orchids. Michael Driessen didn't write the article but he reportedly stated "...and thought this was because of the activity of the lyrebird". > By the way, in the news story, the word 'terrestrial' is not used. > "Rare orchids" and "a rare orchid in the south-west" are the expressions used. There are two known epiphytic species in Tasmania: Dockrillia striolata and Sarcochilus australis. Neither species is rare so a logical assumption would be that the rare orchids referred to are terrestrial. Please don't feel the need to defend the article, Viateur. You found a link to an orchid-related news item and some doubts were expressed about its veracity. You have posted quite a few orchid related news items which I think many/most on the list would get enjoyment from. I don't think they would mind if the odd article didn't quite add up but it's important to clear up any misunderstandings. Cheers...Steve _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
