Smithsonian Magazine22h
14 Fun Facts About Lovebirds, From Their Lifelong Devotion to Surprising Aggression
The cuddly, colorful parrots have become a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Here’s what to know about the famously affectionate ...
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Scientists Discover ‘Groundbreaking’ Jurassic Fossil That Could Overhaul the Evolutionary History of Birds
Researchers in China found Baminornis zhenghensis, which lived at roughly the same time as the famous Archaeopteryx but ...
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These eBird Checklists Document Some of the Last Sightings of Extinct U.S. Species
As more and more "historical" checklists are added to the platform, birds we've lost now mingle with those still hanging on.
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Stearns on Ceasefire Calls in Eastern DRC War
Eight African leaders have called for an immediate ceasefire in the eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo. They made ...
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Nearly 20,000 animals seized in global wildlife trafficking crackdown
Big cats, birds, primates and pangolins were among the nearly 20,000 threatened or protected animals rescued in a recent ...
Geographical8d
The longest animal migrations in the world
From birds travelling non-stop for 11 days, to the incredible feats of caribou, discover some of the longest migrations animals ...
The Citizen8d
Hidden gems: Explore mystical caves in Zanzibar
The caves are not commercialised or touristy; hence, you won’t find YouTube videos of tourists’ escapades to these hidden ...
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Kenya revives poisoning campaign to curb invasive Indian house crows
NAIROBI ― Introduced to East Africa in 1891, in Zanzibar, to deal with domestic food waste, Indian house crows are now ...
Rare birds spotted during migratory bird census in West Burdwan
For the first time in South Bengal, two rare birds—a Common Merganser from North America and a West Himalayan Bush Warbler— ...
Burkina Faso’s nature reserves are worth protecting – but people have to be part of the plan
Burkina Faso’s little-known nature reserves need protection. They are a key stopover point for the 2.1 billion birds that ...
‘Deadliest lake in the world’ has mysterious secret that turns animals to ‘stone’
There is a lake which is probably one of the most beautiful in the world, but it's also one of the deadliest. There’s no way ...
Buffalo News14d
Scattershot: Birds on the Niagara festival is set
It’s that time of year to experience winter birding opportunities at its finest. The Birds on the Niagara International Bird Festival is scheduled for Feb. 13-17 on both sides of the border.