Male Lyrebird Manipulates Female Into Mating

Up to now, scientists had thought that song was an honest signal from the male. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed it! ​ **More info & videos below** “Attenborough’s Wonder of Song“ premieres May 3, 2023, at 8|7c on PBS. --------------- For full NATURE episodes, check out Facebook: Twitter: TikTok: @pbsnature Instagram: ----------------- Nature is a production of The WNET Group for PBS. Throughout its history, Nature has brought the natural world to millions of viewers. The PBS series has been consistently among the most-watched primetime series on public television. ----------------- 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. ----------------- More videos: Bee Mating Ritual Caught on Camera - Bullfrog Dad Protects His Tadpoles - Leopard Hunts Baboon in Broad Daylight - Meet the Deadliest Cat on the Planet - Octopus Dreaming - FOLLOW PBS: Facebook: ​ Twitter: ​ Instagram: ​ Shop: