Ostrich Puts On Performance Of A Lifetime In An Attempt To Attract A Mate (Video)

Pink shins, shiny feathers, this ostrich is set up for success! The end result might not be as smooth and slick, but this ostrich definitely has some attractive moves. He might just be able to charm a mate, let's find out. Male ostriches undergo a color change at breeding season, when the skin turns bright red this signals the hens that the male ostrich is ready to mate. The male attracts as many hens as possible by dancing, fluffing his feathers, flapping his wings and swinging his head around while getting down on his knees.

"The story behind the most fascinating, hilarious and dramatic quests to find a mate and leave a lasting legacy. Some species need to overcome the challenges of a vast environment just to find a member of the opposite sex. Others find themselves pitched against their neighbors in mass mating aggregations. Some must impress with complex displays. Others build extraordinary structures just to prove their worth. One thing, however, connects them all – the drive to succeed at all costs." Via BBC Earth.