Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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A former self-described bird hater puts her fear to the ultimate test at Alveus Sanctuary, where founder Maya Higa walks her through a gauntlet of increasingly intimidating birds starting with Polly Pocket the fluffy silkie chicken and working up through finger-destroying macaws, mystery-solving crows, and finally the prehistoric nightmare fuel that is the emu. Along the way, Lindsay discovers that some birds are actually kind of cuddly, some can literally take your finger off, and absolutely none of them should be your housepet. Bonus detours include marmosets with attitude, wolf dogs with complicated love lives, a very lippy donkey named Jalapeño, and Winnie the Moo a red Angus cow who fundraises for her own upkeep via an automated grain dispenser.
Oh! And I wrote a book, so definitely make sure to grab it—Epic Earth out now!
Order Here: https://a.co/d/54fdZqI
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ABOUT LINDSAY NIKOLE
Join zoologist Lindsay Nikole for vivid stories about evolution, animal behavior, and the wonderfully weird life around (and before) us. Each video dives into creatures you’ve never met and facts you’ll never forget, blending science with humor, visuals, and memorable explanations. From viral mystery IDs and prehistoric deep dives to myth-busting and conservation context, this channel makes complex biology easy and exciting to understand.
Follow Lindsay Nikole here:
Order Lindsay’s new book: geni.us/EpicEarth?brid=yl-xFobehfULq0HItSrw1g
Instagram: instagram.com/lindsay_nikole
Facebook: facebook.com/LindsayNikoleTheZoologist
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Chapters:
00:00 Lindsay's Bird Phobia
00:57 Welcome to Alveus Sanctuary
01:45 Level 1: Fluffy Chickens
04:11 Level 2: Dangerous Parrots
09:33 Level 3: Flying Crows
13:30 Non-Bird Residents "Palate Cleanser"
23:12 How Maya Built Alveus
25:08 Level 4: The Final Boss (Emus)
32:01 Did Lindsay Cure Her Fear?
Getting Over My Bird Problem at Alveus Sanctuary | Lindsay Nikole
youtube.com/channel/UCrc2iv2-G1FZ3VscM3zu2jg
Learn more & support Alveus Sanctuary:
alveussanctuary.org
Watch live (24/7) on Twitch:
https://m.twitch.tv/alveussanctuary?desktop-redirect=true
Explore videos on YouTube:
youtube.com/@AlveusSanctuary?si=x8nq1JLBuSwWBn4K
Donate or get involved:
alveussanctuary.org/donate
A former self-described bird hater puts her fear to the ultimate test at Alveus Sanctuary, where founder Maya Higa walks her through a gauntlet of increasingly intimidating birds starting with Polly Pocket the fluffy silkie chicken and working up through finger-destroying macaws, mystery-solving crows, and finally the prehistoric nightmare fuel that is the emu. Along the way, Lindsay discovers that some birds are actually kind of cuddly, some can literally take your finger off, and absolutely none of them should be your housepet. Bonus detours include marmosets with attitude, wolf dogs with complicated love lives, a very lippy donkey named Jalapeño, and Winnie the Moo a red Angus cow who fundraises for her own upkeep via an automated grain dispenser.
Oh! And I wrote a book, so definitely make sure to grab it—Epic Earth out now!
Order Here: https://a.co/d/54fdZqI
NEW MERCH - lindsaynikole.com
#LindsayNikole #alveus #birds
Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: youtube.com/@LindsayNikole?sub_confirmation=1
ABOUT LINDSAY NIKOLE
Join zoologist Lindsay Nikole for vivid stories about evolution, animal behavior, and the wonderfully weird life around (and before) us. Each video dives into creatures you’ve never met and facts you’ll never forget, blending science with humor, visuals, and memorable explanations. From viral mystery IDs and prehistoric deep dives to myth-busting and conservation context, this channel makes complex biology easy and exciting to understand.
Follow Lindsay Nikole here:
Order Lindsay’s new book: geni.us/EpicEarth?brid=yl-xFobehfULq0HItSrw1g
Instagram: instagram.com/lindsay_nikole
Facebook: facebook.com/LindsayNikoleTheZoologist
TikTok: tiktok.com/@lindsaynikole
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/2IDSBorwoeXSD3r67kFTQH?si=Mb2Dg1fgRXWZQzfIzSqgmg&nd=1
Merch: lindsaynikole.com
Chapters:
00:00 Lindsay's Bird Phobia
00:57 Welcome to Alveus Sanctuary
01:45 Level 1: Fluffy Chickens
04:11 Level 2: Dangerous Parrots
09:33 Level 3: Flying Crows
13:30 Non-Bird Residents "Palate Cleanser"
23:12 How Maya Built Alveus
25:08 Level 4: The Final Boss (Emus)
32:01 Did Lindsay Cure Her Fear?
Getting Over My Bird Problem at Alveus Sanctuary | Lindsay Nikole
youtube.com/channel/UCrc2iv2-G1FZ3VscM3zu2jg
