Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
In ancient Egypt, the sacred ibis was associated with Thoth, the god of wisdom, writing, and the moon. They were even mummified as offerings to him.
But seeing one up close is a little less mystical.
This curious ibis decided to skip the formalities and kiss me before I could kiss him.
A few things you might not know about the sacred ibis:
• They were revered in ancient Egypt and frequently mummified as offerings to Thoth
• Their long, curved bills help them probe wetlands for insects, crustaceans, and small amphibians
• They’re highly adaptable and can be found across much of sub-Saharan Africa and parts of the Middle East
• Despite their ancient Egyptian association, sacred ibises are now extinct in the wild in Egypt
Ancient Egyptian deity or curious bird? You decide.
Would you have let this ibis kiss you?
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In ancient Egypt, the sacred ibis was associated with Thoth, the god of wisdom, writing, and the moon. They were even mummified as offerings to him.
But seeing one up close is a little less mystical.
This curious ibis decided to skip the formalities and kiss me before I could kiss him.
A few things you might not know about the sacred ibis:
• They were revered in ancient Egypt and frequently mummified as offerings to Thoth
• Their long, curved bills help them probe wetlands for insects, crustaceans, and small amphibians
• They’re highly adaptable and can be found across much of sub-Saharan Africa and parts of the Middle East
• Despite their ancient Egyptian association, sacred ibises are now extinct in the wild in Egypt
Ancient Egyptian deity or curious bird? You decide.
Would you have let this ibis kiss you?
Subscribe if you love animals!
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Zane's Tour Dates:
zanelamprey.com
Get Zane's apparel at
lmpry.com
See everything else I’m doing at
zanelamprey.com
For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to amanda@zanelamprey.com
Music Provided by artlist.io
Follow me on:
☆ X - https://x.com/zanelamprey
☆ Instagram - / zanelamprey
☆ Facebook - / zanelamprey
☆ TikTok - / zane_lamprey
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