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Valentine's Inspiration 12

Let's check out one of the rarest parrots on the planet for some Valentine's Day pointers and tips. Males walk high on top of a hill, furrow into a little ditch and then booming out a low register call to attract a female. Because there are so few kakapos left there are breeding programs and the birds are closely monitored, but sometimes things can get a little funky in the breeding program. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T1vfsHYiKY[/youtube]

This is a good warning that if you use some of these techniques, be prepared to deal with the consequences. Flightless parrots with rampant hormones don't always realize that, "Ow means no."

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