Oology (EGGS) with John Bates
Ologies with Alie Ward
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Exploring the World of Bird Eggs
The chapter delves into the diverse and intriguing world of bird eggs, sharing anecdotes about specific bird species like the gira kuku from South America and anneys from the tropics. It discusses the value and rarity of certain eggs like the elephant bird eggs from Madagascar and even includes humorous stories about trying to eat unusual eggs like emu eggs. The conversation extends to topics like nutritional aspects of egg yolks, cracking techniques, and even delves into the evolutionary connections between birds, reptiles, and dinosaurs.
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