BBCs „Frozen Planet II“ zeigt, wie kleine Schneeeulen in der Tundra Alaskas nach ein paar Wochen fliegen lernen. Das geht nicht aus dem Stand, erstmal wird gehüpft, aber irgendwann nach ein paar Tagen dann abgehoben.
“Nest departure sounds dangerous for young owls, but it might actually keep them safer than staying in the nest. The theory is that if a bear, Arctic Fox, or other predator raids the nest, it will easily eat the entire clutch of chicks. Once dispersed on the tundra, however, the chicks are well camouflaged and can spread out to hide from predators. Though they are certainly vulnerable to predators at this time, the chances of more chicks surviving an attack becomes greater…”
(Direktlink, via The Kid Should See This)
