A scarlet ibis from the Edinburgh Zoo enjoyed a week of freedom in August, courtesy of a hungry squirrel. According to the Daily Record, the bird escaped after a squirrel chewed through a net covering over its enclosure, and stayed out of reach of keepers by perching in high, isolated areas. After nearly a week, keepers lured the bird back into captivity with its favorite foods. The ibis will be kept in isolation for a few days to ensure it is healthy, then it will be returned to its newly repaired enclosure.
The scarlet ibis, native to South America, is one of the world's most beautiful birds with its stunning red plumage, and is a popular resident of zoos and aviaries worldwide.
Scarlet Ibis
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