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A weird group of boronias puzzled botanists for decades. Now we've solved the pollination mystery
Boronias, known for their showy flowers and strong scent, are a quintessential part of the Australian bush. They led ...
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“Chicken is her favorite dish. If one clucks, she comes”: how anacondas, chickens, and locals may be able to coexist in the Amazon
Dr Beatriz Cosendey is an associate researcher at the Mamirauá Institute for Sustainable Development and a postdoctoral ...
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Scientists Are Using Drones to Unleash Thousands of Mosquitoes in Hawaii in a Bid to Save Native Birds. Here’s How It Works
The lab-raised, male mosquitoes are meant to breed with the invasive ones on the islands and produce sterile eggs that will help suppress avian malaria ...
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Nesting Birds Eavesdrop on Prairie Dog Alarm Calls to Keep Their Eggs Safe From Grassland Predators
New research suggests long-billed curlews keep an ear out for warnings from prairie dogs in order to hide from predators and protect their nests ...
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From Andean Condors to Kori Bustards: Discovering Nature’s Big Birds
Northern cardinals, blue jays, American robins, and house sparrows are common birds in North American cities. These small, ...
Q&A: How anacondas, chickens, and locals may be able to coexist in the Amazon
BC: One of the greatest myths is about the Great Snake—a huge snake that is said to inhabit the Amazon River and sleep ...
Meet The Bird That Soars Higher Than Any Other. Hint: It Flies Higher Than Commercial Airplanes
Most bird species don’t fly above a few thousand feet in the air. But there are a few outliers. Here are some of the species that push the boundaries of their aerial potential – with a focus on the ...
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This grassland bird eavesdrops on prairie dogs to keep itself safe from predators
Previous research has shown birds frequently eavesdrop on other bird species to glean information about potential food ...