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Rate of climate change is outpacing animals' ability to adapt says meta-study

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The great tit (Parus major) is known to adapt reasonably well to normal climate change

Many animals commonly adjust to changes in climate by shifting behaviors such as hibernation, reproduction and migration in order to optimize the continuation of the species. Unfortunately, a recent meta analysis of over 10,000 studies suggests these adaptations simply aren’t happening quickly enough.

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2019 Audubon Photography Awards include new prizes – and plenty of amazing bird pics

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2019 marks the 10th year of the Audubon Photography Awards, and the introduction of two new prizes – the Plants for Birds Prize and the Fisher Prize. From over 8,000 entries (by 2,253 entrants) from all over North America, the judges were tas… Continue reading 2019 Audubon Photography Awards include new prizes – and plenty of amazing bird pics→

Study suggests embryos communicate with each other while still inside the egg

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We know baby birds communicate, often loudly, and mostly about food, but a new study suggests they can also communicate with each other while still in the egg. This method of communication influences the behavioral and physiological traits of… Continue reading Study suggests embryos communicate with each other while still inside the egg→

“Lost City of the Monkey God” reveals treasure trove of rare, new and rediscovered species

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In 2012, centuries-old legends of a lost city in Honduras were confirmed when ancient ruins were rediscovered in the dense Mosquita rainforest. Now, scientists have conducted a three-week expedition to these ruins, known as the “White City” o… Continue reading “Lost City of the Monkey God” reveals treasure trove of rare, new and rediscovered species→

Prehistoric bird standing 11.5 ft tall and weighing half a ton found in Crimean cave

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Generally speaking, the animals alive today are mere shadows of their former selves – everything from worms to otters to penguins to sharks were bigger and meaner in the distant past. And birds were no exception, as newly-found fossils indica… Continue reading Prehistoric bird standing 11.5 ft tall and weighing half a ton found in Crimean cave→

Homing pigeons are willing to spend more energy to travel in pairs

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Like a peloton of cyclists gaming the harsh realities of aerodynamics, birds flying together in formation can save substantial amounts of energy. But what’s good for the goose isn’t necessarily good for the gander, with scientists finding tha… Continue reading Homing pigeons are willing to spend more energy to travel in pairs→

Scientists Gave Alligators Ketamine and Headphones to Understand Dinosaur Hearing

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An experiment involving 40 drugged alligators reveals how dinosaurs might have located sounds in their environment. Continue reading Scientists Gave Alligators Ketamine and Headphones to Understand Dinosaur Hearing→