TED-Ed: Would you raise the bird that murdered your children? | Steve Rothstein

The video explores brood parasitism, an evolutionary strategy where one species tricks another into raising its young. It highlights various strategies used by brood parasites, such as early hatching and monopolizing host attention. Host birds exhibit diverse responses, from egg rejection to caring for parasitic chicks. The video also discusses the evolutionary arms race between hosts and parasites and questions the ethical implications of brood parasitism, comparing it to predator-prey relationships.

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