Before mating, the male finds a spot suited to caring for eggs, then chirps to attract a female. When the female approves of the male and location, she will lay her eggs. The male usually takes care of the eggs. Sometimes even carrying the hatched tadpoles on his back to water.
Balearica regulorum Threats such as hunting, live trapping, drainage, pesticides, and livestock overgrazing contribute to the species’ decline. These birds breed readily in captivity…
Trichoglossus forsteni Found on a single Indonesian island, this formerly abundant nectar-feeding parrot has undergone an alarming population decrease, attributed to trapping for the…
Giraffa camelopardalis As the tallest land animals, giraffes tower over all others. Their necks, legs, tails, and even their newborn babies are taller than…