I have not heard of scientists dyeing wild endangered chicks for the sake of tracking. What would this possibly teach them that simple observation would not? Also, wouldn't dyeing them interefere with the camoflouge effect of many species' baby down? Could you possibly show me some info about these studies? I am genuinely curious as this simply doesn't make sense to me. I would like to know more about it if this is something that is actually beinig utilized.

As far as my reasons for not liking it... I dunno, call me crazy, but in general I am not going to be on board with tampering with fetuses and embryos simply for the sake of coolness. Just one of my silly little hang-ups.