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Varied Tit in Shanghai

10,000 Birds

Similar to humans, they are “believed to pair for life” though the reality is a bit more complex: “study in China found that 40% of broods contained young resulting from extra-pair couplings” (HBW). ” I say: ancient, schmancient – better to preserve wild birds than traditional culture.

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“The Hawk’s Way” — a book review

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Harris’s are also, according to Cowan, smarter than other hawks; they hunt in packs and, for that reason, may welcome humans as hunting partners more so than other raptors. As Montgomery shows, falconry is different from any other human/animal interaction. We serve them.”.

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are there any examples of a species training/teaching another species?

Reddit Animals

Obviously humans not included. Appreciate if anyone can help submitted by /u/dylanofearthC-137 [link] [comments]

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Bird Uganda with Bird Uganda Safaris

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Herbert travels broadly to attend birding festivals and fairs as an exhibitor and as a guest speaker on the topics of ecotourism development, community-based Skills training focusing on Women in tourism. Improving human livelihoods with alternative means of survival will keep the wildlife and habitats safe.

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Humane Society Puts Pressure on South Carolina's Bear Baying

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The training exercise called bear baying is intended to make the bears easier to shoot in the wild and it's only allowed in South Carolina. Hunters say the exercise popular in the state's hilly northwestern corner helps them train their dogs on what to do when they come across a bear during a hunt. State law on the issue is murky.

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Big Brother: A Falconer’s Journey and the Healing Power of Wildlife; by Rodney Stotts with Kate Pipkin

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Not familiar with the falconry world, I had no idea how rigorous the apprenticeship and training process is, from building your own aviary to a commitment to conservation. .” This was not the first, nor the last moment of connection between Stotts and the avian world. ” I encourage everyone to click here and order your copy!

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How strong could a gorilla theoretically get?

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The silverbacks are in fact stronger than 20 adult humans combined as they can lift or throw up to 815 kgs while a well-trained man can only lift up to 400 kgs. If an untrained gorilla can throw up to 815kgs, then imagine if it could properly train for a decade or two and given top of the line steroids. 815kgs×4 is 3260kg.