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Sneaky bird takes advantage of sleepy dog to create its nest

Do don't mind if I take some fur? OK, cool.
 By 
Brian Koerber
 on 
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When you're trying to build a fortress, you should always take advantage of recycled and found materials.

Well, this crafty bird was in need of some comfy, warm fur to build its nest, but unfortunately there was a very limited supply in the area. 


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There was, however, a sleepy dog with some extra fur. Surely it won't notice if the bird takes just a little bit. 

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Brian was the Culture Editor and has been working at Mashable on the web culture desk since 2014.

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