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People often marvel at how much—and how little—intelligence is displayed in the animal kingdom. Often the subject of research, animal intelligence is just plain tough to nail down. Mammals and birds ...
Bird populations within the United States are declining fastest in the very habitats where they should be thriving, according to a new study published in Science. Researchers at the Cornell Lab of ...
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Zoo welcomed a secretary bird chick just in time for Mother's Day. The zoo announced the chick's arrival on social media Saturday, following a live stream of its ...
Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Bird populations across North America are falling most quickly in areas where ...
A new study reveals North American bird populations are declining, especially in their traditional habitats, due to rapid environmental changes like climate change. Researchers analyzed vast eBird ...
But after that harsh lesson, it likely won’t bother another secretary bird anytime soon. The post This Powerful Bird Can Crush a Snake’s Skull, No Problem appeared first on A-Z Animals . Show ...
US bird populations are experiencing alarming declines due to factors such as habitat loss and climate change, according to a new report identifying 112 species that have reached a “tipping ...
The health secretary has suggested allowing the virus to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Such an experiment would be disastrous, scientists say. By Apoorva Mandavilli Robert F.
The U.S. bird population is declining at an alarming rate, according to a report published Thursday by an alliance of science and conservation groups. Habitat loss and climate change are among the ...
The report, produced by a coalition of leading science and conservation organizations, reveals continued widespread declines in American bird populations across all mainland and marine habitats ...
What is the bird flu infection threat to humans? The CDC currently considers the risk of H5N1 infection to the public to be low. "The risk to the general population is essentially zero," said Dr ...
The secretary bird is a fierce predator, ruling the African savanna with its powerful kicks and razor-sharp precision. Known for hunting venomous snakes and striking with deadly force, this long ...