pixel_of_moral_decay t1_j96et5l wrote
A zoo shouldn’t be allowed to give up on recapturing a non native species. That can have unexpected consequences on the environment.
_Maxolotl t1_j96j5kb wrote
he doesn't have a mate. It'll be fine.
pixel_of_moral_decay t1_j96jf5t wrote
Ecological disruptions can happen without breeding.
aguafiestas t1_j98wd5d wrote
What kind of significant disruption could this one owl cause? Sure it's a bit bigger than the great horned owls native to the area, but is it really that meaningful of a difference in the grand scheme of things? For just one owl?
Some-Ruin4706 t1_j96jknf wrote
but what if there is a non-zero chance that owls reproduce by mitosis?
Otherwise-Special843 t1_j9fel42 wrote
Then I'm afraid they'll rise and become a clone army of flacos in the near future!
Some-Ruin4706 t1_j9gg32d wrote
The future is flaco
javaavril t1_j97d6rd wrote
Eurasian eagle owls have mated with Snowy and Great horned owls before. It would be best to get him to his native environment.
csth t1_j96porf wrote
SockyNoob t1_j9sz0dn wrote
They can crossbreed with native owls lol
Darth_JarJar300 t1_j98ko8m wrote
I'm sure they didn't give up observation.
FernwehForLife t1_j98q7n9 wrote
They aren't giving up. That's all I can say.
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