How Do Birds Know When to Migrate?
Lengthening days set off a cascade of events in migratory birds that culminates in the birth of a clutch of chicks.....»»
Lickable toads and magic mushrooms: Wildlife traded on the dark web is the kind that gets you high
The internet has made it easier for people to buy and sell a huge variety of wildlife—from orchids, cacti and fungi to thousands of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish, as well as insects, corals and other invertebrates......»»
Migrating birds could bring lethal avian flu to Australia"s vulnerable birds
In 2021, avian influenza evolved into a new form—a new and remarkably lethal variant first found in Europe......»»
Study identifies traits that help birds adapt to urban living, shows better planning can bolster biodiversity
As cities gobble up natural spaces, some birds have learned to live alongside skyscrapers, traffic and noise—and large numbers of humans......»»
Study shows oil and gas infrastructure hurting nesting birds in globally important breeding area in Arctic Alaska
A new WCS-led study that analyzed 17 years of migratory bird-nesting data in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, revealed that nest survival decreased significantly near high-use oil and gas infrastructure and its related noise, dust, traffic, air pollution, and ot.....»»
Researchers uncover new mechanisms regulating plant response to temperature
Have you ever wondered why you get tired when the sun goes down? Why some flower petals open during the day and close at night? Or even how monarch butterflies know when to migrate south? Life on Earth has evolved to predict what time it is. This mec.....»»
Using just-in-time access to reduce cloud security risk
Excessive privileges are a continuing headache for security professionals. As more organizations migrate assets to the cloud, users with excessive permissions can expand the blast radius of an attack, leaving organizations open to all sorts of malici.....»»
New Zealand fights to save its flightless national bird
New Zealand's treasured kiwi birds are shuffling around Wellington's verdant hills for the first time in a century, after a drive to eliminate invasive predators from the capital's surrounds......»»
Dozens of woodland bird species are threatened, and we still don"t know what works best to bring them back
Australia's woodland birds include colorful parrots, flitting honeyeaters, bright blue fairywrens and the unassuming "little brown birds." Some, such as willie wagtails, laughing kookaburras and rosellas are found in urban gardens. Others, such as sw.....»»
Woodpecker guides post-fire forest management
What's good for the Black-backed Woodpecker is good for restoration of burned California forests. The birds' unique relationship with fire underpins the latest research into improved post-fire management. A study published in Ecological Applications.....»»
This dirt parking lot in the San Gabriel Mountains is a magnet for migrating birds
The San Gabriel Mountains loom like an impregnable fortress for millions of migrating birds making their long and perilous journey to distant breeding grounds in the far north......»»
For birds, blending in may result in more diversity
The saying "Birds of a feather flock together" is being given new meaning by a study published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Flocking birds often travel in groups made up of a single species, in which individuals are nearl.....»»
How Do Birds Know When to Migrate?
Lengthening days set off a cascade of events in migratory birds that culminates in the birth of a clutch of chicks.....»»
Video-calling tech could help lonely parrots flock together
A new study which helped pet parrots make video calls to each other suggests that the birds may have benefited from making new feathered friends over the internet......»»
UK poultry can roam free outside again, but bird flu risk hasn"t gone away
The UK government recently announced that as of April 18, poultry and captive birds can be kept outside again as the threat from bird flu eases. These mandatory housing measures were introduced across England and Wales in the autumn of 2022 following.....»»
This is what happens when starchitects design birdhouses
High-end birdhouse design is coming to a park in San Antonio. The birds of San Antonio will soon have nicer homes than you do.Read Full Story.....»»
“Angry Birds” Developer Acquired by SEGA
This acquisition will essentially allow SEGA to make use of Rovio's mobile game development efforts, which in turn will allow for increased development of titles based on SEGA's many video game franchises. Video game giant SEGA recently ann.....»»
SEGA turns Angry Birds’ frown upside down as it’s set to acquire Rovio for $770 million
SEGA parent company SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS has announced that it has arrived at a deal with Angry Birds developer Rovio to acquire the company for € 700 million ($770 million). The move comes as SEGA aims to “further strengthen its position in this.....»»
The surprising science behind long-distance bird migration
A team of scientists led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has recently made a surprising discovery, with the help of a wind tunnel and a flock of birds. Songbirds, many of which make twice-yearly, non-stop flights of more tha.....»»
Sega pays $776 million for "Angry Birds" maker Rovio
Finnish games developer Rovio Entertainment has agreed to be acquired by gaming giant Sega, which says it wants to expand its mobile games portfolio.The Angry Birds game has a new ownerOnly weeks after the original "Angry Birds" was revamped and re-r.....»»
Sega is acquiring Angry Birds developer Rovio for $776 million
Sega is set to acquire Angry Birds studio Rovio for $776 million, strengthening its foothold in the mobile gaming space......»»