Question

When scientists raise newly hatched birds that have lost their parents, the scientists often use puppet-like devices to feed and care for the young birds. These puppet-like devices look like adult birds of the same species as the newly hatched birds. Why do the scientists use these puppet-like devices?

Answer 1

The puppets keep the birds used to birds instead of humans. Having an affection to humans can be highly dangerous in the wild.

Answer 2

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