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This document reports a novel association between the Eurasian Scops Owl (Otus scops) and the worm snake (Xerotyphlops vermicularis) in Türkiye, where live snakes were found in 44% of owl nests during a six-year study. The presence of snakes in nests significantly improved hatchling success, with 61% of young fledging from nests with snakes compared to 29% from those without. The findings suggest potential mutualistic interactions that warrant further research into owl-snake relationships and their ecologic

Author

Antonio López Alabu

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