Condors and Parthenogenesis
The remarkable recovery of California condors from just 22 individuals in the 1980s highlights the intensive efforts of biologists, including the use of hand puppets to prevent chicks from associating humans with food. The breeding program meticulously tracks mating pairs and their offspring, revealing surprising phenomena like parthenogenesis, where an egg can fertilize itself, showcasing the complexities of reproduction in these endangered birds.In this clip
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