FEATURE


drinking water from the troughs. The water was removed step by step and the researchers were amazed when the birds soon no longer missed it, and then completely dispensed with it. At the same time, we provided them with ripe and unripe Licuri fruits. Latter to stay hydrated by eating it because of their high water content. When the first specimen was able to estimate the distances correctly and to return safely to the release aviary, the flaps were opened for the rest of the


group. First for a couple that always were observing the first one during his explorations. And in the end, the remaining three were released, which immediately flew into the wild with confidence. The palm trees in the area were provided with large bunches of Licuri fruits to avoid overexertion during their first foraging for food in the wild. Also to ensure that the macaws that remained in their familiar environment for the first few months could find similar conditions without flying far away.


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