Study shows clever birds need caring parents
Brains are key organs because they make sense of the world and help us successfully navigate through our lives. While all animals have brains, some species have rather large brains…
Study: Fireworks have long-time impact on wildlife
Fireworks have harmed the breeding success of House Sparrows in Spain, Brandt’s Cormorant colonies in California, and South American sea lions, among others. Read More “Study: Fireworks have long-time impact…
Study with Cats [ Remix ] 📚 Pomodoro Timer 25 min / 5 min x 4 ( 2 hours ) | Fire crackling sound ♡
A mix of Study with Cats Pomodoro timer (25min x 4 different themes) Cat animation + Fire crackling sound *Recommend this video for those who prefer to have quiet study…
New Study Provides More Evidence That “Neonic” Pesticides are Driving Pollinator Declines
If the U.S. keeps using neurotoxic pesticides called neonicotinoids, the resulting declines in bees and other pollinators could have dire consequences for the country’s grassland birds. ABC has been working…
DNA from domesticated chickens is tainting genomes of wild red junglefowl, study finds
The red junglefowl – the wild ancestor of the chicken – is losing its genetic diversity by interbreeding with domesticated birds, according to a new study led by Frank Rheindt…
Study: Disturbances in magnetic field impact avian vagrancy
‘If the geomagnetic field experiences disturbance, it’s like using a distorted map that sends the birds off course.’ Read More “Study: Disturbances in magnetic field impact avian vagrancy”
Hummingbirds can hover because they lost a gene, study says
A gene that was lost in the common ancestor of all living hummingbirds enables the birds’ hovering flight. Read More “Hummingbirds can hover because they lost a gene, study says”
Diving birds are more prone to extinction, says new study
Research suggests diving birds may have evolved into an evolutionary dead-end. Read More “Diving birds are more prone to extinction, says new study”
Study looks at moments before a bird hits or avoids a window
Collisions with glass windows on buildings, transportation shelters, noise barriers and fences are a major source of bird mortality. Public awareness of bird-window collisions has … Read More “Study looks…
Study: Red Knots’ exploratory behavior varies significantly
Red Knots of all ages and sexes show behavioral traits. These remain mostly unchanged over time but differ across individuals. Some individuals are more adventurous … Read More “Study: Red…