Historical artworks can contain scientific secrets about nature. According to an article by Bethany Brookshire, published on September 11, 2026, paintings from the past provide insight into ecological relationships, such as bats eating birds and butterfly behavior. An example is an artwork from the 1690s by Maria Sibylla Merian, which helps modern scientists better understand animal behavior and mutual relationships....
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