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.....»»
A Brutal Wave of Bird Flu Spotlights the Need for a Poultry Vaccine
More than 27 million birds have died or been slaughtered, and wild birds are dying too. Without a shot, farmers have to rely on vigilance and culling their flocks......»»
Green eggs and scam: Cuckoo finch"s long con may be up
For two million years African cuckoo finches have been tricking other birds into raising their young by mimicking the colour of their eggs, but new research suggests the tables may be turning in this evolutionary scam......»»
Why birds migrate vast distances, and how you can help during their breeding season
Now that spring is in the air, the U.K. is starting to see its summer visitors arriving. Ospreys are already back in their nests, chiffchaffs are singing their song to re-establish their territories, and puffins have arrived at their breeding sites a.....»»
The shape of things to come: Tropical birds are changing because of us
Hainan has a unique tropical environment with abundant biodiversity and is home to over 400 species of birds. The island in southern China has experienced fast economic development changes over the past 20 years, and although efforts have been taken.....»»
2 bird flu cases confirmed in US zoos as virus spreads
Two cases of bird flu have been confirmed in U.S. zoos, but officials said they won't order widespread euthanasia of zoo birds the way they have on farms......»»
Titanosaur nesting spot found in Brazil
Find suggests the titanosaurs didn't need to migrate to favorable nesting sites. Enlarge (credit: Júlia d'Oliveira) They were the largest land creatures the Earth has ever known. But what survived millions of years of fossili.....»»
Birds Make Better Bipedal Bots Than Humans Do
A new machine called BirdBot balances walking efficiency and speed -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
How Does a Newt Cross the Road? With Lots of Human Help
Brigades of volunteers are coming to the rescue of thousands of Pacific newts that perish each year as they migrate to their breeding grounds......»»
Collision hotspots for migrating birds revealed in new study
New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) highlights the areas in Europe and North Africa where the construction of wind turbines or power lines is likely to increase the risk of death for migrating birds......»»
How to use VPN on an iPhone
As we migrate more and more parts of our lives to the cloud, our need for digital privacy grows ever larger. To that end, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) offer an extra layer of protection between you and your favorite sites. VPNs work by encryp.....»»
Here"s how we proved that tropical birds are more colourful—and why colour helps them survive
For many of us, the tropics conjure up thoughts of lush vegetation teaming with vibrant and strikingly colourful birds, insects and other creatures......»»
Vegetarian birds more sociable than insect eaters
Weaver birds that eat seeds flock together and nest in colonies more commonly than those species that eat insects, suggests new research by an international team of scientists led by the Milner Center for Evolution at the University of Bath. For the.....»»
Planting trees and shrubs brings woodland birds back to farms, from superb fairy wrens to spotted pardalotes
Rural landscapes are changing in southern Australia. Thanks to landholders, community volunteers and Landcare groups, farms are increasingly home to corridors of trees and shrubs along creeks, and paddocks bordered by trees......»»
Zoos hiding birds as avian flu spreads in North America
Zoos across North America are moving their birds indoors and away from people and wildlife as they try to protect them from the highly contagious and potentially deadly avian influenza......»»
Exploring recent changes in bird morphology—probably due to global warming
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have found changes in the morphology of many birds in Israel over the past 70 years, which they interpret to be a response to climate change. The body mass of some species decreased, while in others body length incr.....»»
Rovio Re-Releases OG Angry Birds for $0.99, Nostalgia Runs Wild
A whopping 10 years ago, the world got its first taste of Angry Birds. The game became extremely popular, with movies, merchandise, and tons of sequel games coming after it. For whatever reason, in 2019, Rovio decided to pull the original Angry Birds.....»»
Relive the 2012 hit "Angry Birds" rebuilt from the ground up for modern devices
Rovio has announced a re-release of the classic "Angry Birds" which has been rebuilt for modern devices and is faithful to the original game for only $0.99.The original Angry Birds is backThe new game is called "Rovio Classics: Angry Birds" and is a.....»»
As drought saps water supply, California signs $2.6 billion ecological pact
It's a major source of California's water supply and a vital habitat for fish, migratory birds and other species......»»
Birds are more colourful closer to the equator, study proves
When European naturalists traveled to the tropics in the 1800s, they postulated that birds became more colorful closer to the equator—a theory that scientists confirmed on Monday using artificial intelligence technology......»»
The secret to better coffee? The birds and the bees
A groundbreaking new study finds that coffee beans are bigger and more plentiful when birds and bees team up to protect and pollinate coffee plants......»»