Male provides female with all food during incubation. When the male brings in a fish, there is usually a” switch off”.
Female takes fish to nearby perch and feeds there; male incubates while female feeds, but sometimes will initiate incubation independent of food transfers.
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Eight-year-old mother of five, fluent in telepathy, a possessor of genetic memory, a genius and scholar. Harriett holds the equivalent of a PhD in philosophy, biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and the Homo sapiens’ concept of the humanities. Her understanding of mathematics and logic are beyond Homo sapiens’ current comprehension. Harriett is a thinker, a wise osprey, especially distinguished for her expertise in the Homo sapiens problem.
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“The fish is darn good too,” said Harriett.
“Thank you,” said Harriett. “I am very proud of the Doctor.”