Karula National Park (Karl II and Kaia)

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There's probably been such a discussion in previous years but is it possible that Karl delibaretly holds off feedings to encourage chicks to start thinking about flying out?

Well, you see, I forgot about that .

prof. PZ wrote, there isn't evidence for that opinion

edit:
he mentioned several possible reasons for this phenomenon

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16.02 - 7193 on a branch


16.25 - 7192 the first time on the branch


all the chick was already on the branch

From 16:25 to 17:00 7193 - came and came down from the branch several times

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17.28 - 7193 standing on a branch and preening


7193 standing on a branch on one leg


17.41 - 7192 went out on a branch

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17.59 - 7192 back on the branch, peek-a-boo

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18.45 - KARL flew in


18.46 - Karl FEEDING (3)


pile of fish

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18.46 - Karl flew away

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After Karl's departure, the cubs chattered for a long time .


At 18.53 chicks calmed down

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19.00 - 7192 is on the branch


19.06 - 7192 is on the branch again

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19.19 - KARL is back


19.19 - Karl FEEDING (4)


piles of fish, the diet is over

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