Leif Erikson wrote:

Pearl wrote:

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>> What makes you think that you are qualified to know that?

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He isn't. And he is wrong. I have indeed studied animal
biology, ethology, and behavior at a university level,
and I also have practical experience with both domestic
and exotic animals.

None of that is required, however, to deal with the issue
at hand. All that is necessary is reading the material
available in print and on the Internet. Anyone can do it,
but Leif and his various nyms do not appear to be willing
to do the basic research necessary for an informed opinion.

Look up "imprinting" and "socialization" and "wildlife
rehabilitation". The earliest modern resource is
Konrad Lorenz, who pioneered the scientific concept of
imprinting, working with birds. All people working
with re-releasing captive-bred wild species, or with
natural behavior of such species, cover the subject.