3/17/2006: California condor chick

Undertoad · 03-17-2006, 10:08 AM

Happy Friday - this two-day-old California condor chick was submitted by multiple people. It's shown here at the San Diego Zoo, but don't get confused - the big thing there is not a condor at all, but a condor puppet used to feed the chick.

barefoot serpent · 03-17-2006, 10:50 AM

I hope that thermometer goes under the wing.

Happy Monkey · 03-17-2006, 11:20 AM

Here's what he'll look like as an adolescent:

Apparently their heads darken, and then lighten again as adults.

Trilby · 03-17-2006, 11:54 AM

Very cool. Now, is that baby condor FOOLED by that puppet? And, why is it being fed by a puppet, or should I look at a link I missed on the first go-round?

Elspode · 03-17-2006, 12:08 PM

It keeps them from imprinting on humans so that they will not be dependant and can be released into the wild to repopulate the species.

Trilby · 03-17-2006, 12:21 PM

But, what about smell? I thought animals needed a good smell to know about life. Does the puppet have condor smell on her?

Elspode · 03-17-2006, 12:37 PM

Maybe so...

From here...

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Despite efforts to prevent condor chicks from imprinting on their human handlers (involving now famous condorlike puppets), the first groups of birds released in California were attracted to humans and human-made structures. Subsequent changes in the rearing practices of these chicks (including conditioning classes to teach chicks to avoid human structures) may prevent these behavioral problems in the future.

Trilby · 03-17-2006, 12:41 PM

I have almost always imprinted on the dominate male. Personally. It's been a problem...

barefoot serpent · 03-17-2006, 12:43 PM

I think they added the cable -- in HMs pic -- to the railing at overlooks at the Grand Canyon to try and keep them from perching near people.

And as for the smell, I'm sure the puppet quickly acquires the essence of condor chow aka carrion.

Elspode · 03-17-2006, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

I have almost always imprinted on the dominate male. Personally. It's been a problem...

Its probably the smell...

Trilby · 03-17-2006, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elspode

Its probably the smell...

Do dominate males smell bad? Coz if they do...

barefoot serpent · 03-17-2006, 01:01 PM

I prefer to call it pheromones

03-17-2006, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

I have almost always imprinted on the dominate male. Personally. It's been a problem...

Nah, Bri, if your prof azzhole is any indication, you've imprinted on the subordinate opportunist.

BIG difference!

Highriskgeo · 03-17-2006, 01:42 PM

Just think this little one will grow up take care of all are roadkill one day

Trilby · 03-17-2006, 02:05 PM

i'm starting to think I love mari--I am also starting to think I'm...cultered. Like Paris.

03-17-2006, 10:08 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	3/17/2006: California condor chick Happy Friday - this two-day-old California condor chick was submitted by multiple people. It's shown here at the San Diego Zoo, but don't get confused - the big thing there is not a condor at all, but a condor puppet used to feed the chick.

03-17-2006, 11:20 AM	#3
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Here's what he'll look like as an adolescent: Apparently their heads darken, and then lighten again as adults. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

03-17-2006, 11:54 AM	#4
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Very cool. Now, is that baby condor FOOLED by that puppet? And, why is it being fed by a puppet, or should I look at a link I missed on the first go-round? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

03-17-2006, 12:08 PM	#5
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	It keeps them from imprinting on humans so that they will not be dependant and can be released into the wild to repopulate the species. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

03-17-2006, 12:21 PM	#6
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	But, what about smell? I thought animals needed a good smell to know about life. Does the puppet have condor smell on her? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

03-17-2006, 10:50 AM	#2
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	I hope that thermometer goes under the wing.

03-17-2006, 12:41 PM	#8
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I have almost always imprinted on the dominate male. Personally. It's been a problem... __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

03-17-2006, 12:43 PM	#9
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	I think they added the cable -- in HMs pic -- to the railing at overlooks at the Grand Canyon to try and keep them from perching near people. And as for the smell, I'm sure the puppet quickly acquires the essence of condor chow aka carrion.

03-17-2006, 01:01 PM	#12
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	I prefer to call it pheromones

03-17-2006, 01:42 PM	#14
Highriskgeo In all my glory.. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 14	Just think this little one will grow up take care of all are roadkill one day

03-17-2006, 02:05 PM	#15
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	i'm starting to think I love mari--I am also starting to think I'm...cultered. Like Paris. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

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