How Ostriches Evolved to Lay Eggs in a Joint Nest

Ғылым және технология

Ostriches can lay the largest eggs of any living animal. When it comes time for breeding, unrelated females will lay their eggs together in a single nest. The male will then raise the joint clutch, along with the dominant female. This behaviour is known as communal nesting. For a bird, it’s an unusual mating system, unique to only a handful of species, including the greater rhea. How did this behaviour evolved?
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Bertram BCR. The Evolution and Maintenance of the Communal Nesting System. In: The Ostrich Communal Nesting System. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2014.
Kimwele CN, Graves JA. A molecular genetic analysis of the communal nesting of the ostrich (Struthio camelus). Mol Ecol 2003;12(1):229-236.
Vehrencamp SL & Quinn JS. Joint laying systems. In: Ecology and Evolution of Cooperative Breeding in Birds. Koenig WD and Dickinson JL (eds). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 2004.
Vehrencamp SL. Evolutionary routes to joint-female nesting in birds. Behav Ecol 2000;11(3):334-344.
Huynen L, et al. Ancient DNA reveals extreme egg morphology and nesting behavior in New Zealand’s extinct moa. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 2010;107(37):16201-16206.
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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @graboidfan31
    @graboidfan312 жыл бұрын

    Makes me wonder if dinosaurs would nest this way

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  • @erroleabrown4317
    @erroleabrown43172 жыл бұрын

    Well that was fascinating and beautiful I didn’t know most of it and was blown away by the male ostrich tapping on the eggs talking to the unborn, thank you so much for your video

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    @GaritoSG4 ай бұрын

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    @pendragonsxskywalkers95182 жыл бұрын

    Really fascinating topic - I have always found the way ostriches care for eggs and youngs very notheworthy! 🖤🖤And others ratites breeding habitats are also interesting! 💙💙

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    @ingerellingsen67852 жыл бұрын

    I wonder what role human predation could have played in the ostrich evolution. Hunter-gatherers of southern Africa collect ostrich eggs, but are careful to leave plenty behind (to ensure future generations of birds). Maybe having the eggs of other females at the edges of the nest protected her own offspring from humans

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    Жыл бұрын

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    @waranontwiwaha9385

    Жыл бұрын

    I also think that ostriches have evolved alongside humanoids for a long time they do recognize them as a threat. So even if the human hunters want more eggs, they are probably not able to due to the fierce parents rushing to protect the nest. They probably just grabbed as many as they could carry and got the hell away as soon as possible. Unlike the extinct giant birds on the island that probably wouldn't have the same strong reaction to humans and let them take their eggs more easily. Emus and cassowaries survived because they are smaller and may be able to hide their nest easier, with cassowaries being aggressive indiscriminately on top of that.

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    @SAmaryllis Жыл бұрын

    This is so intriguing! I never thought of this, so cool to learn about ostriches

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    @islandbirdw2 ай бұрын

    We traveled to SA and saw many empty ostrich eggs fashioned into all sorts of things. One was a retired dentist who make custom lamps. Ours is a lotus flower lamp, a cherished travel purchase.

  • @jeanremy5036
    @jeanremy50364 ай бұрын

    Very interesting this communal arrangement?😊

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    @TheReepe2 жыл бұрын

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  • @donnastormer9652
    @donnastormer96522 жыл бұрын

    Yes they adapted for sure. My Guineas do the same with a communal nest

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    @aprilmorris45882 жыл бұрын

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    @Nirrrina2 жыл бұрын

    I got here because I was watching Ima Survivor Sanctuary & their ostrich pair just hatched their own eggs in Texas. Even though the experts said they'd never hatch in Texas without being in an incubator. Well they did & I'm really hoping they live. It was interesting to see how Carl & Debbie came to be the way they are. Anyone ever wish Kevin at Urban Rescue Ranch would raise a group? Then again the thought of Keven raising a bunch of impressionable young is kind of terrifying. They take over the place.

  • @angelacopacetic

    @angelacopacetic

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm watching this video because of Ima Survivor Sanctuary and the hatching of the baby ostriches born yesterday on Mother's Day! It's so exciting to see. This video is excellent and I hope Jamie and Lester come across it.

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    2 жыл бұрын

    @@angelacopacetic I knew someone else would randomly find their way here!!😊 It is really exciting & I really hope they do well in this critical couple of weeks. Carl really did it. Well & Debbie too but mostly Carl.

  • @ramaraocheepi7847
    @ramaraocheepi78473 ай бұрын

    It's fascinating that community nesting by these largest living birds .

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    I had noooooo idea...lol I’ve always said I’d love to ride an ostrich lol man that would be one fast ride!

  • @aareview8258
    @aareview82582 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all your hard work and teaching about the earth's largest bird.

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  • @Argos-xb8ek
    @Argos-xb8ek2 жыл бұрын

    I'm amazed at how much I didn't know about the social behaviors of ostriches

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    @totorofosho2 жыл бұрын

    How on earth can this video how so few views?

  • @amapparatistkwabena
    @amapparatistkwabena2 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting video. Thanks so much! Also, it would've been great for the narrator to discuss the behavior of the hen at 1:26.

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    Amazing story ❤

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @Absitiam
    @Absitiam2 жыл бұрын

    That’s pretty cool! Didn’t know they nested like that.

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    @RobespierreThePoof Жыл бұрын

    Ah yes. The small brained big birds that attack anything that comes near their harem.

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    Wonderful

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    😂😂 Is this a Nick Cannon documentary?!

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    WONDERFUL! Have to watch at 1.25X to stay awake

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    Thank u 4 this story i never knew anythink about ostrich now i no

  • @RobespierreThePoof
    @RobespierreThePoof Жыл бұрын

    Says a minor hen to the queen ostrich, "Eh! Queenie! I'll give ya an egg or two to sit on, if i can borrow your man for a moment." Queen ostrich : "go on. Have at him. He is too much for me anyways, all that flapping about and nonsense!"

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    The ostrichs : were fast as f boiiii

  • @violetwolf2001
    @violetwolf20012 жыл бұрын

    So, hypothetically, the male ostriches could be raising other males chicks as well as their own?

  • @bethanysmith5856
    @bethanysmith58562 жыл бұрын

    Ostrich and seahorse are the 2 most well known fathers in the animal kingdom.

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    "Wander FROO" ...??? (lol) Excellent video, though. ... ❤️

  • @Bow503
    @Bow5036 ай бұрын

    Interesting 🤔, I always wondered how can the have so much eggs in one nest.

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    @mycrative2 жыл бұрын

    Great

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    My man.

  • @noahway13
    @noahway132 жыл бұрын

    HOW does she tell her eggs from others? Then she knows which chicks are hers?

  • @maybpandacat5989

    @maybpandacat5989

    8 ай бұрын

    I could only theorize how the eggs retain her scent, either from the egg shell itself or once they pass through her cloaca 🤔

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    @THE_GREMLINZ_OFFICIAL

    7 ай бұрын

    She doesn’t.

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    @kohboonhuat90998 ай бұрын

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    @thefamily14242 жыл бұрын

    I love birds my animals and I love every kind of animal making more videos or bird Callie make more videos my bad brother

  • @usudusuus
    @usudusuus14 күн бұрын

    These eggs are delicious, I crave them.

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    @JAYFULFILMZ2 жыл бұрын

    If your channel was a stock or cryptocurrency I’d put everything I got into it because this channel is highly undervalued with amazing product! Lol this one going to the moon 🚀 bet on that! Dope content bro 🙌🏾 see you at 1 million subs 📈

  • @frankenscience3802

    @frankenscience3802

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow thanks so much for the comment! Really means a lot 🙂

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    @1495978707

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@frankenscience3802 I agree with him, I am frankly shocked at your sub count, you must’ve had some experience or training in videography

  • @ferretappreciator

    @ferretappreciator

    2 жыл бұрын

    If this channel was a stock or cryptocurrency I'd leave because both are doomed

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    4 ай бұрын

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  • @kimutaifelix9092
    @kimutaifelix90928 ай бұрын

    So birds also have mistresses? 😂😂😂😂

  • @keithpugh7538
    @keithpugh75382 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating how they can thrive in Africa with all those predators.

  • @lehsu
    @lehsu2 жыл бұрын

    Nice animations. What software tool was used for the animation?

  • @jarednovel
    @jarednovel2 жыл бұрын

    In Africa, there are tribes that practise polyandry where one woman is allowed to sleep with several men or have several husbands . That is an indication that the behaviour comes from nature and probably has its own benefits

  • @edwardbella8337
    @edwardbella83372 жыл бұрын

    When allthe females said the were gana put him on child support he was like hell now ill raise them all.

  • @lyubadavoyan1010
    @lyubadavoyan10106 ай бұрын

    Спасибо🎉🎉🎉

  • @lorrianecarroll8602
    @lorrianecarroll86022 жыл бұрын

    Reading tthe bible this morning Job 39 verse 13-18 MADE me to check on KZread if there was anything on this topic... especially on the mother that leaves her eggs... this didnt sit well with me.... then I came across your channel. And you confirm the above scripture. Thanx🙌🙌🙌How great is our God our Creator

  • @AnApePlaysMinecraft
    @AnApePlaysMinecraft2 жыл бұрын

    How did nest parasitizing (where a forgiven species lays an egg in a nest it doesn't own) evolve?

  • @cawiltu
    @cawiltu2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds better at 1.25. Don’t need the music. Would prefer natural sounds

  • @acct5910
    @acct59102 жыл бұрын

    interdasting

  • @romeblanchard3419
    @romeblanchard34192 жыл бұрын

    I think he’s too close to the mic but overall great video.

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    @hassan-zj1sm Жыл бұрын

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  • @whateverman2674
    @whateverman2674 Жыл бұрын

    what is his accent. it sounds funny ....... in a good way.

  • @user-zn1fl5lu3r
    @user-zn1fl5lu3r7 ай бұрын

    elefiNt ostrijin

  • @lol4lol993
    @lol4lol9932 жыл бұрын

    I never ever knew of communal nesting! Thank you for making my life a little less "ignorant and dumb".

  • @airplanetowardsthesky3265
    @airplanetowardsthesky32652 жыл бұрын

    The really put all their eggs into one basket

  • @simbarashekunedzimwe1372
    @simbarashekunedzimwe137223 күн бұрын

    Ostriches were just created that way.

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