Albatross: 'Yeah, so once a week the babysitter comes round and does a bit of dusting and cleaning while she's here..'
@paulinewhite32734 ай бұрын
@@citizen..X so funny
@mikepeers4 ай бұрын
@@citizen..X the pillow mist was a nice touch.
@ntl99744 ай бұрын
Maid
@legacyoftheancientsC64c4 ай бұрын
While reading this I had a mental image of the albatross holding a cellphone between her shoulder and ear while changing the baby's diaper.
@alanduncan19804 ай бұрын
And she never brings any food over with her.
@avahsieh46454 ай бұрын
I love how gentle the lady is towards the magnificent bird, and the way the bird is so trusting towards her.
@meowabones4163 ай бұрын
Yeah it was amazing! It was just a routine checkup and it's like the parent completely understood it!
@bodinian3 ай бұрын
@@avahsieh4645 yes, I was surprised the bird didn't start biting her. Most animals are protective over their young.
@cagal10663 ай бұрын
@@bodinian most of these birds have been through this before. Heck they might have been weighed as chicks themselves.
@thomask54343 ай бұрын
Do they know each other, did the doc hatch this bird? They are not that friendly towards people taking their young ones, you know?
@julialungan47223 ай бұрын
@@thomask5434 yes, they come once a week to check the chicks health (birds hide it very well and weight loss is the first sign). Also the parrent would only allow this because they are present the entire time and are able to watch if the handler is taking care of the baby well enough for their liking.
@wolfjedisamuel4 ай бұрын
Albatross at the end is like _"Thanks Doc, see you next week."_
@SatanenPerkele3 ай бұрын
Albatross "you can take my child, but you can't touch the grass!"
@HighFlyingOwlOfMinerva3 ай бұрын
Didn't expect a furry artist of all people to have a top comment, heh.
@o0sunsi0o3 ай бұрын
Exactly, mom is so with the program, it was interesting to watch how she was so compliant.
@6DunJuan93 ай бұрын
Lol, Thanks "DOC"..Department Of Conservation, NZ
@freemason4979Ай бұрын
If you ever get close to a human And human behaviour Be ready, be ready to get confused
@The_Catnip4 ай бұрын
Aw, the birdy greets the lady and than says goodbye, and she was so patient, so cute!
@danizweifler60614 ай бұрын
"the birdy greets the lady"... ?............. = hmmm..........; = what makes you believe that ?
@Irobert1115HD4 ай бұрын
@@danizweifler6061 it stays calm and quietly interacts with the ranger suggesting that he or she knows that the chick will be back very soon. birds arent that dumb.
@The_Catnip4 ай бұрын
@@danizweifler6061 Birds greet each other and she does it when the lady arrives and leaves, not in-between, so there is no way she is pissed or something. You can look it up.
@onazram14 ай бұрын
@@danizweifler6061 It's called the "Walt Disney Effect"
@anweshakar1464 ай бұрын
@@The_CatnipYeah, my birds do the same thing with me!! 😍
@lourainpennington927010 ай бұрын
I never appreciated how large these birds are, until I saw this video.
@duudsuufd4 ай бұрын
Disappointed. I thought that the big bird was the hatchling!
@AdenaKaiba4 ай бұрын
@@lourainpennington9270 My thoughts exactly !
@xl0004 ай бұрын
it's like a goose, with a shorter neck, and really long wings
@peterchenbutterbrot2784 ай бұрын
Relatable,but that did you see the beak on that „hatchling“?!
@nadiamarieusa4 ай бұрын
@@duudsuufd It's their wingspan that makes them the largest flying bird. Birds are not meant to be heavy dinosaur since they need to fly. Still really impressive.
@junkerpain2514 ай бұрын
I'm always impressed by the sizes of Albatross. She must have known this bird since it was a chick, to have that much trust
@ianking.57214 ай бұрын
Probably did the same thing to the mother that’s why she is so chill
@junkerpain2514 ай бұрын
@@ianking.5721 lol they act like big chickens
@currincook64224 ай бұрын
@@junkerpain251 No better way of explaining it lol
@macaronsncheese98354 ай бұрын
It's possible she didn't, because Albatross can live into their 50s with the oldest known being /at least/ 70 and still going strong. Mama bird might not be much younger than the scientist.
@Bunny113444 ай бұрын
I love that bird she so cute
@Dragoon8034 ай бұрын
The amount of trust the mother has with the ranger is wild. She shows no signs of distress or worry over the ranger handling her chick. Very interesting to see that relationship dynamic. Also the beak clapping when she shows up and leaves was cute.
@AnneIllustrating3 ай бұрын
I can almost imagine the mama has known her all her life, maybe even recognizing that this “ritual” was done to her as a baby chick and understands it’s for their well-being. ❤
@Undomaranel3 ай бұрын
@@AnneIllustrating Animals understand more than we think they do, but don't be silly and say that this bird understands the science behind weigh ins, vaccinations, the spray, etc.
@sagaronline2653 ай бұрын
@@Undomaranel so y she is trusting woman ,what bird understands than?
@kingmuto45363 ай бұрын
@@Undomaranel Albatross: "Ah yes the Ritual of the Gods"
@timbrwolf11213 ай бұрын
@@AnneIllustrating Given she is grey haired. It may be that she is the very same person who weighed her as a chick.
@Jackson-pu7gd4 ай бұрын
Wow that is amazing how trusting the parent is. It clearly knows that the ranger is not a threat and perhaps even understands the ranger is helping. Beautiful.
@rob-robi4 ай бұрын
Yes i get the feeling that the bird knows the lady well for quite a while. Beautiful bird
@Blackadder754 ай бұрын
the bird is old and they meet every year if there is a chick
@tomthebomb5574 ай бұрын
These birds have no predators on the islands of new Zealand...that is why she is docile towards humans.
@momentary_4 ай бұрын
Yes. The same ranger visits this bird each time, so they have long gained its trust.
@jakeleggett58674 ай бұрын
@@tomthebomb557I was so confused at first but yh that makes sense
@emazey504411 ай бұрын
Parent knows the drill, patiently waits for baby to be returned. 😍
@electronblue833411 ай бұрын
Yeah, the parents are old pros but you can hear the little one being very vocal in their protest 😀
@teridelnero96064 ай бұрын
They shouldn't have to
@Tina-qp7py4 ай бұрын
@@emazey5044 My first thought too. She must really trust this human.
@triple4664 ай бұрын
@@teridelnero9606wat
@katherinemitchell31424 ай бұрын
@@teridelnero9606 I'm glad these bird doctors have been helping these endangered birds not go extinct, I guess some commenters would rather see them wiped out for good
@anastasiia95114 ай бұрын
The albatross is so calm and polite, not at all scared of the ranger, wow. It even said hello and goodbye to the human.
@Blackadder754 ай бұрын
they are old friends, they have done this for years
@juliaforsyth83322 ай бұрын
Not a greeting, it's actually a warning.
@michaeldeierhoi409611 ай бұрын
It's a treat to see the gentle care by the naturalist and amazing to see how tolerant the parent is. This research helps protect the species.
@zurradra4 ай бұрын
I like how it greets the researcher with hello and goodbyes. 😢❤
@MemoryLaneCinema4 ай бұрын
mindreader?
@DragonitaPurple4 ай бұрын
@@MemoryLaneCinema body language, the beak clacks she does at the beginning and end
@MemoryLaneCinema4 ай бұрын
@@DragonitaPurple lol
@FireHam4 ай бұрын
@@MemoryLaneCinema whats lol about it?
@OscarStigen4 ай бұрын
@@MemoryLaneCinema It also asked about the weather forecast for the weekend
@FranckLarsen4 ай бұрын
I don't think just any one can walk up to the albatros mama like that. That woman is special. This was so peaceful.
@WMeier-kd8hz4 ай бұрын
Yes you can
@triple4664 ай бұрын
The bird knows her
@batarasiagian96354 ай бұрын
@@FranckLarsen Agreed.
@batarasiagian96354 ай бұрын
Agreed
@thebeav1114 ай бұрын
They also have zero predators so don't have a fear instinct.
@Spearb08114 ай бұрын
the way she patiently waits until the lady puts the baby back is impressive☺️
@jamesmeyer13254 ай бұрын
That bird is as big as the lady ranger! The bird said goodbye when she left... very sweet to see the relationship with wild animals and kind people.
@jwnomad4 ай бұрын
Wait till you see the wingspan
@rayromano62494 ай бұрын
@jamesmeyer1325 lmao 🤦♂️ jeez it's not. The albatross is closer to the camera so of course it's going to look bigger
@RichardCox04 ай бұрын
@rayromano6249 I did some googles and numbers seem to be 9-11 foot wingspan 3-4 foot height though you’re right I suspect the bird is still huge
@xaero764 ай бұрын
Birds will feel more Threatened when you walk close to them, or when you stand up next to them... so it gets defensive as she starts to stand up, it is not a welcoming chatter by any means.... it is a wild bird, and Some Birds do not even have much of a defense if you try and steal their eggs or young... some birds even have their young stolen by predators while they are still on the nest and do not really fight back....
@chris-hayes4 ай бұрын
It's still big though, being a Northern Royal Albatross it's "only" the #7 largest flying bird in the world. The #1 largest is the Snowy Albatross. I think the Snowy Albatross is the one that Planet Earth II films a bit of.
@hansweichselbaum25344 ай бұрын
Total trust of a wild bird. This lady is privileged.
@hansweichselbaum25344 ай бұрын
@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse I didn't comment on the size of the two.
@squidikka3 ай бұрын
@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse When you try to come off as smart but demonstrate the exact opposite instead. Well done poppet.
@sct333911 ай бұрын
Wow. That mama has complete trust in you!! What a sweet sweet girl she is
@mikrokupu4 ай бұрын
This like a community nurse coming to your home to check out your baby :)
@muffulettasandwich805111 ай бұрын
In the beginning it’s a small bag, and after a while, they need a huge basket and two rangers to get a weight 😀
@hannahyamauchi8394 ай бұрын
Seeing the amount of trust built between Ranger Sharyn and the albatross is making me emotional...
@WalterEKurtz-kp2jf4 ай бұрын
Really?
@JibberJabJones3 ай бұрын
@@WalterEKurtz-kp2jf tell me you have psychopathic traits without telling me you have psychopathic traits.
@WalterEKurtz-kp2jf3 ай бұрын
@@JibberJabJones Lol, break down my "psychopathic" traits then
@rediviva11 ай бұрын
Love the care NZ DoC rangers provide! 💕 I continue to be astounded by how calm these big beautiful Albatross parents are as humans just casually take the little one (and have to assume the parents know it's all for good reason). Thanks to everyone at the DoC and the Royal Albatross Centre.
@Akeakamai4 ай бұрын
The way the Albatross waited patiently until the Ranger finished checking her chick is a sign of true intelligence. This was beautiful to watch.
@matthewtopping20614 ай бұрын
Umm, I think it's more a sign of animal conditioning. True intelligence? Not so much.
@Cold-Blooded-Jay4 ай бұрын
@@matthewtopping2061 When babies are involved, it takes intelligence for conditioning to override protective instincts. You take for granted the understanding of human intentions, but an animal has to learn that to trust you, which is a much bigger deal than you may think.
@madelaki4 ай бұрын
@@matthewtopping2061 Lmao. If only we could all be as smart as you and the people who upvoted you.
@hajkie4 ай бұрын
It could be species learning too. Basically the albatross grew up with the human and think they are the same species. Cats do this too. They think humans they grow up with is just bigger cats.
@a-bird-lover4 ай бұрын
@@hajkie that's called imprinting, and it's avoided at all costs by reputable wildlife rehabilitators. Imprinted wildlife don't learn how to survive in the wild or how to interact with other members of their species, so at best they just never will interact with their species, but more often they die of starvation or wander into human populated areas and are killed.
@Rocky_Intertidal4 ай бұрын
Can you imagine a 50ft albatross pecking at your front door and asking; “excuse me but I need to remove your infant from its crib, take it outside and do a brief examination and weight measurement. Shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes…”
@paulrippcord5064 ай бұрын
@@Rocky_Intertidal That’s an Albatross pediatrician.
@Nilguiri4 ай бұрын
I know I'm going to dream about that tonight!
@Colstah4 ай бұрын
Have to admit I hadn't thought about that. But should such a scenario present itself to me, and given the size of the albatross, I'd just say OK and patiently wait, hoping for the best.
@Luther_Luvin_Brad4 ай бұрын
Well you left an important bit of information out of your analogy: Humans aren’t critically endangered, so there is no reason for albatross to check in and make sure we and our babies are healthy. Albatross ARE critically endangered AND they only lay one egg, which means it is extremely important for each albatross to have a healthy and thriving child if they’re going to keep these small populations going.
@OGYouTubeEnjoyer4 ай бұрын
Perhaps one day when the Albatross evolve to be more intelligent then Humans and take over the world that could happen.
@hiho80844 ай бұрын
Albatross are quite large! The parent is so patient! Seems to be a very calm bird. What an interesting interaction. At the end, the albatross says, "Same time next week then?" 😄
@lindajackson864711 ай бұрын
Such sweet patient birds!
@Maywyn11 ай бұрын
Isn't it magical how the parent quietly waits.
@G.D.G.Ай бұрын
I'm in shock how well the parent understands these people aren't a threat. Well done Ranger Sharyn!
@sonjaahlberg917611 ай бұрын
This brings me so much awe and joy! How privileged we are to be able to have a peak into these amazing birds’ lives.
@ziggyfrnds4 ай бұрын
OH. MY. GOD. That was amazing! AND THE BIRD SAID GOODBYE. That scientist deserves all the respect. All of it
@frenchtoastemergency11 ай бұрын
this ranger has such a soothing presence! Look how calm the birds are.
@Flynn217something3 ай бұрын
I'm absolutely floored by how relaxed the mother is with her chick being handled and with human presence in general.
@dwhet793311 ай бұрын
Mama is so patient it really un elievable.
@ptnickb11 ай бұрын
Ranger Sharyn and her team continue to do their devout specialized work again this season. I watched them with Lilibet and Manaaki too. LGL mom vocalized at that end as what appears was a gratitude gesture. The albatross amaze me with their trust, gentle nature and Mighy presence . What a beautiful beginning to this season. 💝🙏
@SFVMTV3 ай бұрын
the amount of joy i got from watching this lady slowly but surely make sure that the baby was fine, without upsetting the mother. (And she wrote down the data next to the mother) fills my heart with hope for the future. this made my week, i thank everyone involved. that includes the mother aswell!
@bkgarr604111 ай бұрын
These birds are so special. Beautiful, docile and sweet. The baby is adorable! 🥰🥰🥰
@weftwarp15374 ай бұрын
Whenever I watch these caretakers take the time to help our feathered friends and such, it makes my heart swell with ❤️ 😍
@MomofaNosyManx11 ай бұрын
This is so joyful to watch. I smiled the whole time. The parent just waited there patiently for Sharon to take care of business. Just a awesome experience to watch this ❤ Thank you everyone ❤
@dariensisko04 ай бұрын
For its size, that's a surprisingly calm and friendly seagull. ;)
@grimjo-c4u10 ай бұрын
C’est beau cette confiance mutuelle. Quel oiseau magnifique 😊
@Praetor_Fenix4204 ай бұрын
The most chill albatross ever!
@eq194911 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. So, wonderful to witness the chick, parents,.
@KTPurdy4 ай бұрын
It's amazing how cooperative the mother is.
@WillHal10004 ай бұрын
does she have a choice?
@RazorStormInc4 ай бұрын
@@WillHal1000 Yes, she does. Most mothers in the wild would NOT let you do this.
@KTPurdy4 ай бұрын
@@WillHal1000 most wild animals would attack.
@Fernach4 ай бұрын
For example: swan. They can broke adult human's arm when they feel threatened.
@Blackadder754 ай бұрын
they do this routine every year (if there is an egg) they know each other
@jenniferbrookhart858110 ай бұрын
Absolutely love this! Mommy trusts her completely with her baby!
@piggugudu13274 ай бұрын
It’s so cute how calm and trusting the interaction is. The albatross looks so kind, I hope it and its baby are well😊❤️
@Nook74711 ай бұрын
Beautiful, just beautiful...Thank you for this special clip 🤗
@fistfullofsalt63114 ай бұрын
Albatross are such regal and beautiful birds.
@ThomasWheelers4 ай бұрын
For sure. How can we get this lucky. Such kind, patient and caring scientists. Ladies that dress for the elements and mom albatross says thank you.
@baddnurse54434 ай бұрын
I don’t know why , this brought tears to my eyes. Maybe it’s the trust between the bird and ranger , how slowly and carefully she checks the chick . Beautiful ❤
@kathleenclark186611 ай бұрын
Thank you Ranger Sharon. Does that baby feel as soft as he looks? Such a beautiful baby!❤❤❤
@Celisar14 ай бұрын
@@kathleenclark1866 „He“??
@gormok95583 ай бұрын
it is amazing how much trust and respect the wild bird have for the staff to let them handle their young with no complains and even greet her in the beginning !Love animals❤
@careyclements540011 ай бұрын
The first of many weigh ins. Thanks for the commentary at the end of Sharyn. I wish we could have some more of that.
@joetkeshub3 ай бұрын
Wonderful mom! She's so confident that Ranger Sharyn won't hurt her baby. Gorgeous. Thanks for the sharing. a lot.
@makeroomtogrow11 ай бұрын
Thanks for stopping and talking to the camera! ❤❤❤ really appreciate the work you do. 😊
@louisemackay10163 ай бұрын
What a beautiful, patient, gentle bird allowing the Ranger to weigh her baby
@ktjankabar11 ай бұрын
I just love the albartross cams! So nice to watch their behavior.
@Oldskoolraver-OG4 ай бұрын
I like how that mother speaks as the ranger has done and is walking away, its like she said thankyou have nice day
@Confundus11 ай бұрын
Cute. How come the mom is so calm about her baby being grabbed though?
@tonitones60534 ай бұрын
Yes, how?!
@JimNaylor4 ай бұрын
It is odd, I can only think that she is used to it. They live to a great age, so perhaps it has happened so many times, she is used to it and understands the human is no threat.
@mineapple67264 ай бұрын
@@JimNaylor Yes, also when it is the same ranger that also had contact with them when they were a baby, then they remember their face when the bird becomes an adult and they know that the ranger is not a threat.
@sillavnitram4 ай бұрын
Is it because they have no predators and therefore not frightened or feel threatened by people?
@simonparfitt84 ай бұрын
@@sillavnitram bing go
@tpavan4 ай бұрын
What a gentle giant!! Beautiful animal, amazing how collaborative she was!
@EmiW714011 ай бұрын
Such a smooth cooperation between LGL and Sharyn🤗💙Super encouraging information after first check about chickI keep finger crossed for further good development🤞😍 Thank you Sharyn for update🤗
@maanvol4 ай бұрын
What a patient and tolerant bird.
@galaxy_mosaic358711 ай бұрын
they are so precious (the parent and the baby). the parent is so patient waiting for the staff to finish their examination. I would be worried either the parent or the baby would get nervous and fidgety. even the baby did not seem to mind the exam...
@DragonNyah3 ай бұрын
Something about this magnificent bird trusting a human to take care of it's baby is so beautiful it makes me want to cry
@law826311 ай бұрын
This is so beautiful to watch! Thank you for sharing.
@Carloso65473 ай бұрын
How friendly and patient the Albatross is!! ❤
@paulbk781011 ай бұрын
100% amazing birds. Thank you for all the work you do.
@cherylcobern44834 ай бұрын
What a good mama! That bird is huge!
@birdlover769011 ай бұрын
I love this film. Placed a smile on my face
@angelserenade2 ай бұрын
The way the mother bird "clack" her beak seems like she's greeting the lady. ❤
@alext72684 ай бұрын
The mother remains remarkably calm. I admire Sharyn’s bravery when she brings her head, and eyes, within inches of that monstrous beak.
@SamusMaximusSMXD4 ай бұрын
This is truly a magical moment shared between those three
@JensHove4 ай бұрын
No.
@kristinaeulenberg71363 ай бұрын
😳😳😳😳😱😱😱😱😱 Das gibt es nicht!!!! Welch ein Vertrauen! Welch ein Prospekt!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Danke für die Fürsorge 💞 Möge der kleine Sturmvogel gesund bleiben und groß und stark werden 🥲🥰
@williamadams16454 ай бұрын
What a patient bird so calm .
@cheeseboogar3 ай бұрын
I love how she waits and nests on the baby after the lady puts it back. So patient :)
@PowerOfOne-u4h4 ай бұрын
Beautiful huge bird, so gentle and trusting.
@lisan15753 ай бұрын
Wow, that bird is massive! I had no idea they were that large! What a delight it was to watch the sweet and gentle nature of the bird as it waited with complete trust - not what you would expect with a human handling its young. That was a very special interaction. ♥
@JohnGardnerAlhadis4 ай бұрын
That is one seriously gorgeous bird.
@AM-nm4oh3 ай бұрын
They are beautiful!! I can't believe the mama let her handle the baby. They must be very gentle animals.❤
@prettymonster78773 ай бұрын
I love how chill the parent is
@giftofspeech3 ай бұрын
That is the chillest mom bird I have ever seen. She wasn't even angry that her chicks were being touched by a human. The bird is beautiful though and I hope her chicks grow up healthy and strong.
@catherinebreitfeller66911 ай бұрын
they know the human is helping them ❤❤
@637man32 ай бұрын
"Everything normal, mama, your baby is doing nicely. I'll leave some greens, the vitamins will be good for you." Also, the depth of the serenity here is a stunning counterpoint to the world in the news. Mama's calm greeting and absolute trust, ending with that easy farewell. Thanks, it's like feeling something new.
@Susan-e4n4 ай бұрын
What a magnificent bird. So beautiful
@aleeshacampbell1294 ай бұрын
3:17 went from duck to 🍞
@katerinakuznetsova494111 ай бұрын
потрясающее взаимодействие человека и дикой природы!))❤❤ спасибо за новости)
@zainmudassir29644 ай бұрын
Beautiful creatures. Thank you for taking care and making sure they're healthy
@CrowSkeleton10 ай бұрын
I wonder if the albatrosses have been under conservation long enough that they think that it's a normal part of growing up to be put in a bag and weighed, or if that's just the fatal lack of predator reaction they tend to have on remote islands turned to good use for once. I also wonder a bit if the albatrosses would like scritches, because most birds do...
@notsure11983 ай бұрын
I knew these birds were big but I didn’t understand until the human was next to it as comparison!! 😮 Magnificent birds. Was also shocked the mother was so gentle and allowed ranger to check on her young. That’s so incredible to see!! Thanks for opening my world a little bit more!
@wannabetrucker747511 ай бұрын
That whole scene was so beautiful ❤❤❤, maybe a little chatter when she left.
@PepeAndDoge3 ай бұрын
Thats so cute, they are SO CHILL with their babie's being handled by a complete different species and the babie's also look *so cuuuuute!!!* ❤
@valentinaavenirova4 ай бұрын
Удивительно умная и терпеливая птица.Как она доверяет этой женщине.❤❤❤
@orenji1963 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful bird! I’m amazed by how calm and patient she was while the ranger handled her precious baby! Not sure how they built so much trust with her but it was really incredible to see :’)
@XC7974 ай бұрын
The Royal Albatross is an amazing bird .
@connieandgwennie14503 ай бұрын
What a beautiful and magnificent bird. Patiently waits while the ranger checks her baby. Peaceful place too.❤❤
@boris87874 ай бұрын
And the landscape is beautiful. 💚💚💚💚💚
@ValerieBailey-y9u3 ай бұрын
It's close to the city of Dunedin in South Island, which, with its' harbour, lies in the eroded crater of an ancient extinct volcano.
@UtubeH8tr3 ай бұрын
You will come to know the rarity of a human who's able to walk peacefully among creatures, without their fright or rage, and speak volumes without words uttered. She is one such human.
@thecopyworx11 ай бұрын
I love how momma had to get the last word in 😅... "Next time I may not make it so easy for you."
@jvinson41814 ай бұрын
I absolutely LOVE Albatross! They are incredibly beautiful, their soaring capabilities are just astounding, and I am always a sucker for animals that mate for life. This was amazing to be able to see.
@Secretlyanothername4 ай бұрын
I like how warm it looks in the middle of winter. New Zealand is amazing!
@ainzooalgown39274 ай бұрын
It is summer in the southern hemisphere when it is January, you can see the date in the video.
@dodgyyoutuber95604 ай бұрын
It’s not warm in the winter :( that looks like summer.
@maddyc24124 ай бұрын
@@Secretlyanothername it's summer during your winter in New Zealand and vice versa
@nedmacallen3 ай бұрын
That woman is living a dream job, I bet she put in so much time and dedication to get into that position. Cheers.