200 Years. 200 Stories. Story 188: “The Hoatzin’s Ancient Claw ”

The Hoatzin’s Ancient Claw

What is the Hoatzin’s primary anti-predator defense? Find out in our fifth Academy video story featuring Ornithologist Dr. Nate Rice.

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