Why Don't Birds Get Electrocuted on Power Lines? (Refresher)

A bird can land on a power line carrying thousands of volts and feel absolutely nothing. Touch that same line yourself and it kills you instantly. So what does the bird know that you don't? We get into what is actually keeping that bird alive, and why it has almost nothing to do with the bird. You'll hear why electricity is far pickier about where it travels than most people assume, what changes the moment a bird's wingspan gets a little too wide, and why power companies quietly spend real money building perches for hawks. The same rule that keeps the sparrow safe is the one that kills the eagle.────────────────Enjoying the show? Follow Fool's FAQ and drop a 5-star rating & review - it's hands-down the best way to help other curious people find us.Want to support the show? Toss a few bucks in the tip jar → Buy me a coffee ☕️Hunter's Socials: X | LetterboxdSponsorships, collaborations, or general inquiries → [email protected] Music by The Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder.Stay curious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.