Arabian babblers do many activities as a group, but there’s one thing they do in secret. Besides humans, they’re one of the few known species to regularly conceal sexual activity. ➡ Subscribe: bit.ly/NatGeoWILDSubscribe About National Geographic Wild: National Geographic Wild is a place for all things animals and for animal-lovers alike. Take a journey through the animal kingdom with us and discover things you never knew before, or rediscover your favorite animals! Get More National Geographic Wild: Official Site: bit.ly/NatGeoWILD Facebook: bit.ly/NGWFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/NGWTwitter Instagram: bit.ly/NGWInstagram Arabian babblers are cooperative breeders. While typically, only the dominant male and female mate, other group members help care for chicks. They forage together, and they even have a group morning dance routine. But when it’s time to mate, they slip away from the group, either hidden behind shrubs, or far out of sight. In theory, if the birds don’t see each other doing the deed, it’s unlikely to lead to conflict. Read more in "These birds are one of the rare animals that hide to mate" on.natgeo.com/2PGNfNH Why These Birds Hide Their Sexual Trysts | Nat Geo Wild youtu.be/MZFix3gnGW4 Nat Geo Wild www.youtube.com/user/NatGeoWild

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