Arizona, USA - In a daring display of maternal instinct, a mother quail in Tucson, Arizona, has been filmed fearlessly battling two hungry snakes to protect her eggs.
Quail Mother Faces Off Against First Snake
The video, shared by TikTok user @tresssawtucsonrealtor, shows a Gambel's quail aggressively challenging a snake that attempts to devour its clutch of 18 eggs on April 17. However, the following day, the mother quail was unable to fend off a second snake.
Second Snake Breaches Nest, Consumes Eggs
According to @tresssawtucsonrealtor, the snake managed to infiltrate the nest and consume 12 eggs, leaving the mother quail exhausted after the ordeal.
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum notes that Gambel's quails typically rely on immobility and camouflage to evade predators. However, in this instance, the mother resorted to direct confrontation to safeguard her brood.
Video Gains Attention on TikTok
The video has garnered significant attention on TikTok, with many viewers praising the mother quail's courage and determination.