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New York Zoo Shares Why Keepers Hide Their Faces and Wear a Hand Puppet to Feed New Vulture Chick

At the Central Park Zoo in New York, a king vulture chick named 'Chickie' was fed using a hand puppet resembling an adult king vulture to mimic natural feeding behaviors, as reported by People magazine. Born on June 15, Chickie was initially fed a liquid diet but has since transitioned to solid foods like mice and rats, with the puppet used to prevent the chick from becoming too familiar with human caretakers. This method helps ensure that the young vulture will not imprint on humans and can be successfully reintroduced to its species. The zoo's efforts have been shared on social media, showcasing the unique approach to nurturing the endangered species.

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[ https://people.com/new-york-zoo-feeds-king-vulture-chick-with-hand-puppet-11724965 ]