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The Pheasant-Tailed Jacana Protects Its Young

Name: The Pheasant-Tailed Jacana Protects Its Young
Uploaded: 2026-08-04T06:11:36.883Z
Duration: 11 s
Description: The male jacana gathers his young beneath his wings for protection—whether from predators or inclement weather.

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