Tag: Birds
Iceman Microbes, Bawdy Birds, And Much More! : ScienceAlert
This Week in Science: Researchers discover living microbes in a millennia-old 'Iceman'; birds, like some other animals, exhibit…
It Turns Out Birds Masturbate Too, And Evolution May Explain Why : ScienceAlert
Birds engage in self-pleasure, and they seem perfectly content doing it alone. Recent findings indicate that birds are…
Homes found for birds from town aviaries
Oamaru's well-known sulphur-crested cockatoo, Jimmy, and the other birds from the town's deteriorating aviaries have been successfully relocated.…
Around North America, Community Members Are Stitching Nearly 11,000 Birds — Colossal
Annually, two significant migration cycles occur, where birds, insects, fish, and many mammals travel north in spring for…
Spectral Birds Endemic to New Zealand Find New Life in Fiona Pardington’s Portraits — Colossal
Fiona Pardington's recent photographs of birds have a haunting quality to them. These are actual specimens, captured in…
Here’s how honeyeaters and other birds thrive on sugary diets
The evolution of birds that feed on nectar and fruits has been a fascinating subject of study, shedding…
Plant a Pollinator Garden To Support Butterflies, Bees, & Birds
Protecting pollinators is crucial for maintaining a healthy ecosystem and food system. With the decline of native pollinators…
The Secret to One of Peru’s Most Powerful Kingdoms Came Out of Birds : ScienceAlert
The rise of the powerful Chincha Kingdom in Peru can be traced back to a surprising source of…
In a new kind of plant trickery, this yam fools birds with fake berries
Plants are not exempt from the world of deception and trickery. Just like animals and humans, plants have…
‘Birds of Mexico City’ Celebrates a New Generation Defining Queerness — Colossal
Pieter Henket, a Dutch photographer, has dedicated his recent work to capturing the unique and boundary-breaking fashion statements…
Sound could help protect our native birds from cats
By Kate Green of RNZ A recent research project has uncovered a novel method of using sound as…
Research project uses sound to protect native birds
By Kate Green of RNZ A recent research project has uncovered an innovative way to use sound as…