The Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) is renowned for its extraordinary courtship display, the "rushing dance," which can be observed in the Bay Area of California. This captivating ritual begins with a pair of grebes engaging in synchronized movements on the water, performing a ballet of head bobs and dips while locking eyes. This prelude sets the stage for the main event: the rush. In the rush, the pair rises out of the water and runs across its surface in perfect synchrony. Their bodi

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A kind couple in central China's city of Yichang rescued a grebe that had been hooked. Noting the bird's unusual lack of fear, they quickly removed the fish hook and released the bird. Grebes are a protected species in China known for their powerful swimming with petal-shaped feet. #rescue #savelife #warmsmyheart #grebe #wildlife | Hold Your Horses with Kevin Wu