Male Lyrebird Manipulates Female Into Mating

Up to now, scientists had thought that song was an honest signal from the male. More

The lyrebird can mimic the sounds of at least 20 different species. A male lyrebird manipulatively uses this to his advantage, mimicking the sound of a flock of birds to convince a nearby female that danger is outside of his realm and that she is better off sticking with him.

AIR DATE 5/3/23