The Bronx Zoo is breeding a new king vulture chick, recently hatched on February 25, as part of ongoing conservation efforts. This chick, whose gender is yet to be determined, is the product of a carefully selected pair. To promote healthy development, the zoo uses a hand puppet for feeding to prevent the chick from imprinting on humans. Chuck Cerbini, the curator, emphasizes the importance of monogamous pairs for successful nesting. The zoo’s dedication to creating realistic habitats also contributes to the well-being of the birds.
Over the years, several institutions, including this one, have figured out a peculiar but effective solution to that conundrum: A zookeeper does the feeding with a hand puppet that looks like an adult bird.
Compatibility of the pairing is vital for successful nesting,” explains Chuck Cerbini, the zoo's curator of ornithology, highlighting the importance of monogamous relationships in king vultures.
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