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[–] FurlessLeader 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
It was euthanized for science. Now we know for sure that the male mustached kingfisher is best served lightly grilled with vegetables under a blue cheese glaze. Of course we all need to peer review these results, but the evidence is compelling.
[–] Findurian 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
If any single male specimen exists, then the odds are that this specimen is not the only such specimen in the world. If it is the last remaining male, the odds of that male being able to or likely to restart a population, while alive and undisturbed, drop precipitously. As such, this is hardly worth outcry, and should be hailed instead as a good thing. Study of this bird could reveal such important things such as habitat locations, diet, and reproductive health of the entire species.
[–] BottomLine 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
This whole thing has me in a big internal struggle. The scientific and bird-loving parts of me are in conflict, but the title makes it seem so comically evil I can't help but find the whole ordeal slightly funny too. Poor bird.
[–] pempem 0 points 17 points 17 points (+17|-0) ago (edited ago)
As the edit states, populations of the bird are doing quite well. It just so happens that there are absolutely no known male specimens to be studied anywhere. The male was euthanized and will likely become the male allotype for the species, against which, all others will be compared. If you follow biology journals you should see an article about it in the near future.