Swan taking on other swan's young

Ask the Swan Specialist

By:Trish
Date: 23 July 2015

Hello,

Could you please let me know if a female swan would steal another's young?

Saw a swan separating a mother from her babies. Is this because she wants them for herself, or a ploy to get them and kill the mum and then babies?

Thanks

Trish

Swan taking on other swan's young -- Trish -- 23 July 2015

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