Male Ostriches Court Humans Instead of Mates

Male ostriches on farms regularly refuse to mate with female ostriches because they're

actually attracted to their human handlers instead. This bizarre phenomenon causes serious breeding

problems across ostrich farms worldwide. The birds perform elaborate courtship dances and displays

directed at people rather than potential mates of their own species. Scientists believe

this happens because ostriches raised by humans imprint on them during critical development periods.

The males genuinely see humans as more desirable partners, making natural reproduction nearly impossible

without intervention. Farm workers have to carefully manage these situations to maintain breeding

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