- Evil_Shrubbery ( @Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee ) English3•13 hours ago
It’s a magnificent birb, some danger in the relationship is assumed.
But they can prob bond over chicken nuggets dinner. - EarthShipTechIntern ( @EarthShipTechIntern@lemm.ee ) English5•16 hours ago
How to teach cranes the Praying Mantis path (kill after mating)?
- rockerface 🇺🇦 ( @rockerface@lemm.ee ) English29•22 hours ago
“I can fix her”
- Sigilos ( @BrazenSigilos@ttrpg.network ) English17•22 hours ago
Can you imagine that workplace environment though?
"Hey boss, I’m leaving for that 2 weeks paid training on how to catfish a bird my height and get it pregnant with a syringe. "
“Don’t forget receipts for accounting.”
This is such a wacky world, I love it.
- TheImpressiveX ( @TheImpressiveX@lemmy.ml ) English38•1 day ago
- flora_explora ( @flora_explora@beehaw.org ) English11•13 hours ago
Wow, I initially thought that she spontaneously chose her caretaker as a mating partner, but the process was apparently much more involved!
In September 2004, Walnut arrived at NZCBI’s Virginia campus, where scientists regularly breed cranes that have behavioral or physical limitations by using assisted reproduction techniques, including artificial insemination. By observing and mimicking how NZCBI’s male white-naped cranes interacted with their mates during breeding season, bird keeper Chris Crowe gained Walnut’s elusive trust. He pair-bonded with her by flapping his arms in a manner similar to the species’ unison dance, offered her nesting materials and brought her food. Once she was receptive to breeding, Crowe was able to use sperm collected from a male crane to artificially inseminate Walnut without the need for physical restraint.
Really cute though how the caretaker was valuing their bond:
“Walnut was a unique individual with a vivacious personality,” Crowe said. “She was always confident in expressing herself, an eager and excellent dancer, and stoic in the face of life’s challenges. I’ll always be grateful for her bond with me. Walnut’s extraordinary story has helped bring attention to her vulnerable species’ plight. I hope that everyone who was touched by her story understands that her species’ survival depends on our ability and desire to protect wetland habitats.”
- No_Eponym ( @No_Eponym@lemmy.ca ) English4•7 hours ago
All the other male cranes’ instincts: “How is she with him?”
Walnut’s instincts: “You’re weird AF, but I’m 100% sure we aren’t cousins. Let’s roll the dice on genetic fitness of offspring.”
- PhlubbaDubba ( @PhlubbaDubba@lemm.ee ) English5•1 day ago
Apparently this is a thing with ostriches too?