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Fossils reveal largest-ever penguin was probably bigger than you

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An artist's reconstruction of the two new penguin species: Kumimanu fordycei and Petradyptes stonehousei

Scientists have discovered the fossil remains of what may be the largest penguins that ever lived. The bones, found on a beach in New Zealand, belonged to a giant bird that was more than three times the size of the biggest living penguins today.

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Dodo next in line for de-extinction by scientists reviving the mammoth

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Not content with aiming to resurrect the woolly mammoth and the thylacine, Colossal Biosciences has now announced the third animal on its de-extinction list – the dodo. This comes on the heels of a substantial new round of funding, with the company als… Continue reading Dodo next in line for de-extinction by scientists reviving the mammoth→

Autonomous P-Flap ornithopter uses a claw to perch like a bird

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Flapping-wing ornithopter drones may potentially be more agile and energy-efficient than their fixed-wing counterparts, but most of them still can’t loiter in one spot. A new model addresses that limitation by using a claw mechanism to temporarily perc… Continue reading Autonomous P-Flap ornithopter uses a claw to perch like a bird→

Study suggests that even small amounts of crude oil can harm seabirds

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It’s always upsetting to see images of seabirds covered in crude oil, as the result of an accidental spill. According to a new study, however, even tiny amounts of routinely released waterborne oil may seriously damage such birds’ feathers.Continue Rea… Continue reading Study suggests that even small amounts of crude oil can harm seabirds→

Soar with the 2022 Bird Photographer of the Year winners

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The winners of the world’s largest bird photography contest have been revealed featuring a spectacular array of avian sights, from a hummingbird catching a droplet of water to a gorgeous snap of a rock ptarmigan launching off the top of a mountain.Cont… Continue reading Soar with the 2022 Bird Photographer of the Year winners→

Autonomous drones show promise for shooing birds away from crops

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Birds regularly eat large quantities of crops, and often become accustomed to stationary devices designed to scare them away. That’s why scientists are now looking at using autonomous drones to do the job.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, TechnologyTag… Continue reading Autonomous drones show promise for shooing birds away from crops→

Bizarre treehouse surrounds hotel guests with feathery friends

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The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has produced more than its fair share of out-of-the-box designs, but the firm’s latest project is one of its most unusual in some time and looks a bit like a large round pinecone among the trees. Named Biosphere, it will c… Continue reading Bizarre treehouse surrounds hotel guests with feathery friends→