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Storks and babies have been linked together for centuries. But how did that old legend get started, that storks bring babies? Researchers suggest that the legend goes back into pagan times, when civilizations were keen to have high birthrates. The myth of storks and babies was forged by the birds’ return in spring, when many babies were born. Many people in Europe still associate storks with good luck and look forward to the birds’ return each spring. To see a stork nest, click the link below.

This episode repeats at 8:58pm.