Royal Albatross~Health check up by a Ranger ~ 6:40 PM 2020/02/03

[@Harold_Flite]

Being handled by DoC for the last 30 years has really paid off. The trust of that bird. Now that's what I'd call a front line job, well done Sir.

[@toddhenderson8093]

Absotively ! ! !

[@DerPijO]

Also funny that he shares the baby information with the albatross :D Very transparent work.

[@Allgold912]

@@DerPijO I like that alot.

[@davehart1027]

If you look closer, the birb was more like if this wasnt on camera i would end you

[@titanrahlgaming]

Now if people could get along just as well and easily

[@Mikheno]

New Zealand has truly achieved universal health coverage for all.

[@rvh1999]

😅👌

[@ronlacker326]

NZ is an anti-white marxist state.

[@mica-i7l]

Their culture is very, very different.

[@matcampbell3552]

​@@mica-i7l There's only 5 million people in NZ. There's 5 million people in Miami.

[@mica-i7l]

@@matcampbell3552 that helps a lot too.

[@ethanh6370]

I've never appreciated before just how big an albatross truly is!

[@SurfinScientist]

They have a wing span of around 3 meters (= 9 feet for Americans).

[@treewisps4085]

if you watch "Rescuers Down Under" has an albatross

[@razorburn645]

@@treewisps4085 Damn you beat me to the "it's a jumbo".

[@Aquamayne100]

@@treewisps4085 Ah, I see you are a person of culture...

[@TRU_Lunchy]

@@treewisps4085 they offer a fair fare, from here to there.

[@DMichigan]

Mama is a little funny. It is like by instinct she is doing her movements, but she actually trusts the ranger reasonably. She know he is friendly, and she is too (to let him take the baby like that). A heart warming video.

[@laughlinflyer]

It's almost like she takes a couple half hearted pecks at him at the end just 'cause she knows she's on camera and she's gotta put up the image.

[@brianmiller5750]

"I trust you, but I'm still keeping my eye on you pal"

[@seboritter]

It hought she wants a snek

[@paulhomsy2751]

I agree, very heartwarming.

[@callancaustic9355]

Those pecks are actually more likely affectionate, that's just how anseriformes show it

[@seabassmcbigfat]

“Thank you for your help.” *nibble nibble* “Now disperse.”

[@Marco-yg6et]

Yes... : ) At the end, she said exactly that.

[@jugg4649]

I love how he tells mumma the weight of the baby

[@DaniSlot]

Why do u gotta give it a bad attitude.?

[@Onigirli]

@@DaniSlot It's just funny. Though I think it's not a bad attitude to project measured tolerance without the cringey gratitude people think animals ought to feel

[@joannelivote9803]

Very trusting albatross. Cute little baby.

[@KoiYakultGreenTea]

“I remember when I was a wee bird, I got put in a sack and lifted.”

[@MiGujack3]

Don't we all

[@peterbach1126]

I read this in ricky gervais' voice, and the thread did not disappoint.

[@mr.mischiefiknowyourpasswo8224]

@@peterbach1126 I read this in a really stereotypical Scottish voice. Makes it even better.

[@ChristophersMum]

...and it bounced!!

[@neonice]

@@mr.mischiefiknowyourpasswo8224 It really does make it better lol

[@mokko759]

I love how the ranger pats the nest after replacing the chick and she's like " Oh, ok, I sit here now."

[@KNR90]

I like how he tells the mom it's weight

[@polarfroge]

@@KNR90 The bird DOES have a degree in bird law.....

[@KNR90]

@@polarfroge but that's a law degree, not a medical degree. How would she know if that weight is healthy or not?

[@polarfroge]

@@KNR90 😶😐 I really sent your quality comment off the rails with my IASIP shenanigans/comment.

[@rosehernandez475]

The love and trust they have for the Rangers are amazing

[@timberwolf27]

While it snaps at him, its a bird, its got used to having it happen- sort of. Internet mothers going full anthropomorphic is dumb, birds are intelligent and can show affection sure, this is just a bird that's half used to having a person show up and do weird stuff. Stop wearing slip ons with socks to the super market, don't be lazy.

[@StonyRC]

It's not love and not trust. The birds simply become desensitised to humans as a potential predator and see them more as a tolerable / irresistable nuisance. The love and trust is purely on the part of the dedicated Rangers who do such a wonderful job of protecting these endangered birds!

[@L0neSiPh0n]

@5 Cylinders of Death Explain how it's wrong

[@EngelbertEdelholz]

@@timberwolf27 is English your first language?

[@timberwolf27]

@@EngelbertEdelholz the comment you made to me are amazing

[@vaibhav_nitesh]

The role of these rangers and forest officials is highly underappreciated.

[@kapytanhookkk]

Yeah honestly makes me wonder how cute animals used to manage without people checking up on them periodically for the last billion years. I really just love being forced to pay for guys like this going around making sure fewer cute animals die.

[@DynamiteLs14]

@@kapytanhookkk glad u know they r needed rangers r good to have thankyou for pointing out facts about how great rangers r

[@dmitrykudryashov2515]

@Oblivious26 And "u"

[@derrickspooger798]

They do such a wonderful job looking after those majestic birds

[@shawnmichael5684]

Says a member of the species that drove them to their endangered status. We (humans) suck and there are too few who are like this.

[@rayromano6249]

Disgusting birds. They're basically a bigger worse version of a seagull 👍

[@checkanr138]

@@rayromano6249 not close to being as disgusting as you

[@justjess6636]

@@shawnmichael5684 You do realize this type of comment does nothing? Like why bring it up? We all know humans did this. Do you just not know how to continue the conversation?

[@zakelwe]

Majestic is an excellent term Derrick.

[@jamestanner8592]

That must be one of the most beautiful interaction between human and wildlife that I have seen!

[@UPIL.INDONESIA]

"Thank you for checking my junior, but I still hate you"

[@Mayrik92]

xd

[@AnonymousC2218]

Lmao

[@sharersale6480]

😂😂

[@beegyoshi8401]

1:21

[@Marcellanonarm]

Hahaha

[@alexandershockey901]

the way she was slightly annoyed but still let him do it, why is it so cute

[@Skippy19812]

That's the laziest protest I've ever seen. "No, don't take my... meh, whatever..."

[@sukhmaidickoff]

Hahahaha, you´ve got a point 😆

[@alanweber675]

She protest more when he tries to put the baby back...

[@thulinp]

Yes it's a bit odd. But I think this isn't the first checkup. They get used to it.

[@joebutlersnr7017]

She knows what's going to happen , she knows they're not in danger but she's not entirely happy about it and she knows he'll be gone soon .

[@chakko007]

@@thulinp Yeah, gotta be. No wild life animal which isn't used to that would react like that. 😀

[@MoviesMoveMe]

This is precious, how the bird trusts him completely, and how he's caring to them.

[@leo6659]

nahh the bird is just dumb, watched a documentary on same/similar albatross and if their baby falls out the nest (but literally being next to it) they don't recognize it

[@albertoortega2467]

Tremenda criatura ....y el cuidador , tanto amor por cuidar la especie .... abrazo grande de Argentina 🇦🇷✌️♥️👏...

[@John-gv2ug]

The privilege of doing such an important task in an amazing landscape. Kudos to the rangers for their professionalism, care and dedication.

[@nicholasschrader7179]

I've never seen a bird so chill about someone scooping up one of their chicks.

[@marcoscabelloh]

Que maravillosa persona...si todos los seres humanos fuésemos así...el mundo sería otro...esa ave la confianza que deposita en ese hombre es a otro nivel...gracias amigo por tan fantástica obra...Dios te cuide en todo momento...saludos desde Chile...

[@flashy5150]

Wow, I couldn’t believe that he could just reach under her and grab the baby. The bird must actually know him good.

[@sukhmaidickoff]

@Mark Hepworth But then again you could say that there are also other animals that don´t really have any close contact to humans - but still it´s very much in their instinct that they should protect their "babies" from anything that moves.

[@Gabriel-lg2wt]

@Mark Hepworth can you perhaps link me one of those videos besides this channel, a video of people interacting first time with albatross which shows no fear, since you said there are tons of videos like that, I think it wouldn't be too hard to find one for you, since I couldn't.

[@gtgodbear6320]

No they're just really dumb. If the baby bird fell out of the nest the mother wouldn't even recognize it. Or try to help it back in the nest. But once it crawls back in mom finally recognizes it again.

[@gankudog7105]

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[@echonomix_]

@Manley156 either way they're definitely a troll and this is a PSA

[@user-Yr74luk]

Вот это - профессиональный уровень! Удачи в нелёгкой работе.

[@jemzelp]

What a beautiful relationship....please don't let them down...thank you for all you do ❤

[@LaurentValette1234]

This beautiful bird is so calm, so patient. I think that the healer knows her.

[@onlyhuman1954]

This is truly one of the most amazingly beautiful interactions I've ever seen. Ma was so calm, just allowed her chick to be picked up and handled. No fuss, other than a few token clacks and a nibble. The trust there is just lovely. I wonder how old she is and how often she's had this happen to her... What a wonderful job. ❤️

[@0ivan123451]

The albatross knows his insurance will fully cover it, that's why it's so calm

[@TheTangyapple]

hahaha, very good

[@tempustempus9073]

Never know could be true

[@johnmartinez7440]

Is this a joke I'm not American enough to understand?

[@camgb8025]

Lol I wonder what plan he’s on

[@Ben-Rogue]

It's New Zealand, everyone is covered

[@HenryChinaski614]

Beautiful! Always thankful for humans looking out for wildlife. Thanks!

[@jeffpope7811]

What a beautiful gentle bird, so polite!

[@fionnualamoore4482]

Great job 👏👏👏more caring people like yourself in the world it would be a much nicer place

[@Caramelle58]

That’s a lovely video ! I had the opportunity to visit the albatross colony in 2011 on a very blustery day. There were about 6 of these magnificent birds up in the air, just gliding without a flap of their wings. Unforgettable ❤️

[@jasmijnariel]

The trust and patience from the bird is amazing😍

[@Jaimito1981]

One of the most amazing interactions I've ever seen between a human and an animal. Thank you for your work!

[@stephanwuertz9988]

Humans are animals as well

[@autumnchild8586]

Imagine trying this with a seagull

[@DenkyManner]

He'd walk around behind you and steal your lunch.

[@torbendinesen7121]

, 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@ImWithTeamTrinity]

A bald eagle XD

[@frednone]

I like my fingers where they are, thanks.

[@Nagassh]

I've tried this with the chicks of a duck I've raised. The result was the mother jumping out of the container she was in next to me and sitting on my lap while making a spirited attack on my crotch that thankfully just resulted in her getting a mouthfull of jeans. Certainly wouldn't be as benign an experience with a bird as massive as an albatross.

[@RP-ms7lu]

Amazing how reasonable she is and trusting the ranger so naturally as if she knows he is there for treating her baby ! So cool !! Nice video.

[@VersinKettorix]

Okay, that was a really odd, unexpected interaction if I have ever seen one. With no context to go here, I'll have to assume that this man and bird have been previously introduced.

[@dejuanmartin5284]

@Mark Hepworth lmao not exactly, she was born on the same island and likely knows him and may have had previous chicks there, think he's been there for 20yrs plus

[@alexzarp]

The animal that has no natural predator has no developed sense of defense. Quoting this I think: Poor Dodos.

[@andrewooi82]

They've met b4. I've seen previous videos and one was when it was still an egg.

[@vodkarage8227]

Yes, it was at the 3rd annual ball of the who's who's international baller. The albatross new his wife from back in their college days, that is how they met.

[@patwest1815]

@Mark Hepworth Personal fear is one thing but to let them handle their chicks seems to be something else entirely.

[@heidiherrendorfer3691]

Ich bin begeistert wie toll der Mann und vorsichtig das macht , der Albatros scheint Menschen zu kennen oder der Mann hat Ahnung wie man sich richtig verhält , ein sehr hübscher interessanter Vogel , es geht doch , mit Tieren gut umzugehen , ein wunderschönes Video

[@kellies9650]

😍love seeing little glimpses of the new chick whilst the ranger go about their important work. 👍

[@gyorgykarpati3418]

Gyönyörű, és szívmelengető látvány, ezer köszönet azoknak aki így viselik gondját a természetnek.

[@6Kubik]

What a nice job this must be. So much nature, so quite and lovely birds...

[@butchdeadlift7551]

It's probably 99.9895% paperwork but the rest is amazing stuff like this.

[@tlims1974a]

Mom was being so sweet allowing the medical house call. ♥️

[@tradito]

What a majestic creature. The albatrosses are also nice.

[@h4rder10]

😃😃😃

[@AlanCheese9000]

😆

[@Maria-n6t2d]

A few years late but one of the best videos in my recommendations ever!

[@randomrachael420]

Beautiful sight to see, humans and animals respecting one another :) More so the sight of a human being kind a gentle enough for the bird to accept his presence and handling of her offspring.

[@mariadagraca1246]

Essas aves são incríveis, que lindas!! Obrigado.

[@5MinutePsychology]

That’s one friendly relationship! Such a beautiful creature.

[@karimkekhia4369]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 simply beautiful!! The way she clucked at him as he left..”thanks Mr….bye for now ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CeeDoubleU]

The mother bird is extremely tolerant of his presence. Cool to witness.

[@davidkeep6526]

What a wonderful bird ! I love birds of prey but there is something about the grace and gentle nature of an albatross . On the wing they are majestic !😎👍

[@macbitz]

This is truly wonderful work that these guys are doing. It is such a shame that human's mistreatment of nature and the environment for so long, has made this necessary.

[@Cauldron6]

Wow, what loving care they are providing!

[@stephenwedderburn9307]

It's wonderful how the albatross trusts the guy to hold its chick and then calmly sits back on it when he's finished, amazing 😍

[@revanthsurapaneni6258]

❤️ these are the people who can't be replaced. The bonds takes decades to form.

[@alexdenisov7912]

I’m glad he told Mom the weight. She seemed satisfied)))

[@PaulA-zp7hn]

😂

[@toddhenderson8093]

How cool and awesome . ! . She sat there and didn't sound off . ? . TRUST is beautiful ! ! ! Thanks

[@hermanlauw7249]

After the ranger did his job, the mother bird actually said : "Thank you very much Sir!". 1:21

[@spurgendahl]

Good for the ranger the bird wasn't a tern. In such a case the ranger wouldn't have come so close and this video would never been taken.

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

@@spurgendahl - terns are vicious. I still remember the pain when one dived and pierced me with its beak at the top of my head. Och, the pain!

[@user-bu9nb8wr6e]

Amazing to see and both the bird and the ranger so calm and peaceful ❤️

[@savaralyn0951]

Love how it was just like "??????? where my baby?? nest empty???" And then "oh it baby! thank you."

[@etme1000]

They can't speak grammatically correct English?

[@jimfowler5930]

How beautiful this interaction is, simply perfect!!

[@lessssssss1]

Yes, how wonderful it is-I'm thrilled.I would also be very careful, because I have never seen such respect in my eyes.

[@mienamie4448]

Mooiste en liefste vogelfilmppie 😍😇een 10+👏👌👍💖💥💕🐣🐤🐥❤🌻Dank jullie Van Harte🌷⚘🌷

[@bettechic5052]

Momma..being a very protective Momma..!! Baby is SO big already..Ty for this video liznm..almost like Mom said clacking at end of video.."Don't come back..!!" 😊💞❤💕💕💕

[@liznm-natur-channel]

Bette, you're welcome 🤗

[@jkristjanvalk]

I like the fact that he announces the weight reading to the parent bird. Of course it would be utterly rude and disrespectful not to do so, but the fact that they understand and acknowledge this is remarkable.

[@avacat8852]

wow such a beautiful big bird!!!

[@alccad]

I am speechless. God bless all three of them.

[@DaveJ6515]

When animals interact with humans they trust it's always beautiful

[@fletcherhamilton3177]

Try to approach a large nest of bees or wasps, or an Alaskan grizzly, or a saltwater croc, or a Brazilian wandering spider - let me know if their ‘interaction’ with you is a trusting one.

[@DaveJ6515]

@@fletcherhamilton3177 I wrote “when”. Meaning that it’s not always the case.

[@DrSabot-A]

@@fletcherhamilton3177 Learn how to read. They said _"When_ animals interact with humans they *trust"* Such a poor display of not being able to properly read

[@justjess6636]

@@DrSabot-A I'm sure they read it the first time someone said it.

[@fletcherhamilton3177]

@@DrSabot-A - as far as I am aware, ‘when’ would usually denote ‘every time’, i.e., ‘When you mix blue and yellow, you create green’. On the other hand, an ‘interaction’ isn’t always a positive thing. If a pack of wolves ‘interacts’ with a caribou, it’s not usually a positive net outcome for the caribou, but it was still an ‘interaction’ regardless. So c’mon, Mr. ‘I-Read-The-English-Proper!’ - what was my mistake?

[@mikestang679]

Calm. cool and collected, nice to see mankind peacefully interacting with the animal kingdom, the way it should have always been........

[@untermench3502]

I remember being on Deep Freeze out of Dunedin and having the Albatross follow in the air wake of the ship. They were so curious, they would come right-up within a few feet.

[@forest487]

Being that trusted by animals must be such a beautiful feeling and be able to take care of them

[@tennesseepatriot1950]

They are very trusting and not scared. I assume this has happened many time's over the year's, though. She warned him to not come back, anytime soon, lol.. Clack, clack, clack!

[@AnneIglesias]

It also helps being the largest flighted bird on earth. They probably have very few predators if any. Not really too much to fear if that’s the case.

[@BruceNJeffAreMyFlies]

@@AnneIglesias No native predators whatsoever in New Zealand. They didn't evolve a need for fear.

[@sabretooth717]

Awwww da babies She even said thank you at the end.!!!💜💜💜💜

[@shelbysmama4974]

Damn! I never knew albatrosses were so viciously protective of their young.

[@sassiebrat]

They (bird & man) know each other.

[@gracie2298]

How did that just happen? She let him check her little one as calm & docile as all out. You would have thought she would be aggressive. Quite lovely to watch.

[@steves835]

I've literally seen humans put up more of a fight when having their kids looked at by the doctor. This albatross is a boss.

[@11145131]

I just want to hug that bird. So cute. Makes my heart soar.

[@Schminner]

What a rewarding to career this would be.

[@JEMCC]

That was AMAZING! Good job .... ! It did leave me wondering how this bird knew the Ranger wasn't a threat. Now I'm desperate for the back story.

[@LuciTulcea]

It's so funny! 😁 It's like they have an understanding, a non agression pact. The bird allowes the man to do his thing while displaying some signs of discontent to save face. 😁

[@M21L35]

Such majesty....such trust......such serenity.

[@shdowsprytes]

I like when he goes off, she gives him this cute look, and then snaps like "yeah yeah now get on".

[@bari2883]

Yes 😅

[@ut3115]

the parent is so gentle, saying he doesn't like it without trying to hurt the man. Very gentle bird.

[@Hallands.]

She’s apparently used to this, but how did the rangers manage the first times?

[@awkwardcultism]

I don't know about albatrosses, but with other animals you can distract the parents for a few seconds with a favorite food.

[@JonnySublime]

Painfully

[@dinodare1605]

Might have been unneeded if the Albatross grew up in the park. It'd already have some type of familiarity.

[@etme1000]

You have to punch them out first.

[@AnarchyJesus]

@@dinodare1605 the ducks in the park still try to bite me for no reason

[@Willburys]

The Albatros is one of my favorite Bird!

[@mirteshappy1]

What a beautiful thing to see. Momma is so adorable.

[@sledding9606]

So graceful and beautiful. The animal kingdom is wonderful

[@oceejekwam6829]

As long as they're kept out of the reach of the general public, they should be fine.

[@tommythompsonsurfer]

GREAT JOB.......SPECIAL ANIMALS...LOVE ALL ANIMALS.......TRULY CONNECTED TO THE OWER OF THE UNIVERSE......BLESSINGS TO ALL. TOMMYTSURFER.

[@lizl6232]

I think someone likes the girl rangers better😂. Never saw sniping and pulling shirt before

[@stephenroberts7459]

I think we all like girl rangers better! :-)

[@kodesankararao4102]

Handling of the chick is very nice & the mother 's patience is great.

[@woodstoney]

That definitely seems like a relationship of trust... Nicely done!

[@alanmartinezrodriguez884]

Albatross mom allowing a human being to take her baby because she knows no harm will be done. Life is beautiful. Let's protect it.

[@RStephana]

Excelente trabalho parabéns a todos vocês biólogos 😎

[@Xieryo]

This is the purest interaction I've seen on youtube concerning a bird.

[@lostsoul1258]

I think the bird was just being passive/aggressive. It was like "Im going to snap at you to impress the other birds". But it knew everything would be ok.

[@julianbristow4793]

GOD makes a lot of BEAUTIFUL creatures and those lovely albatrosses ❤❤❤are some of them,🙂

[@Mandorle21]

"an ranger" kinda triggered me though, not gonna lie.

[@ronstarkronstark500]

This was brilliant. What a beautiful thing. Both amazing and blessed. Thanks.

[@nani6879]

멋진 영상 감사합니다.

[@proudconservationistandcon9651]

He has THE BEST job in the world. I’m so jealous. xoxo

[@kimberlycoyle6865]

Albatross is like..."I'm going to eat you " 😂

[@Agm1995gamer]

Exactly the opposite

[@kimberlycoyle6865]

@@Agm1995gamer 😛

[@htau2000]

What fantastically lovely birds they are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!