Largest Ever Penguin Fossil Discovered in New Zealand
With a maximum weight of up to 100 pounds, the emperor penguin is amongst the largest and heaviest birds alive …
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Last Surviving Siberian Crane Leaves Iran for Breeding Grounds in Siberia
Siberian cranes, also known as “snow cranes” or “Siberian white cranes,” are critically endangered birds which are known for their …
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Nearly Extinct Madagascar Bird Spotted For the First Time in 24 Years
The dusky tetraka is a an extremely rare warbler, found only in Madagascar, who has gone undetected since 1999. Olive …
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World’s Oldest African Penguin Turns 43
Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia has quite a momentous occasion to celebrate this year. Metro Richmond Zoo, a privately owned …
Bioscience Company Announces Plan to Bring the Dodo Bird Back From Extinction
The dodo bird, scientific name “Raphus cucullatus,” is one of the prevailing symbols of mankind’s tenuous relationship with the natural …
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Famous Vagrant Steller’s Sea Eagle Returns to Maine in 2023
In August of 2020, an unusual, but not unheard of, vagrant bird made headlines for appearing in an inland area …
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“Mirror Test” Suggests Self-Awareness in Penguins
The “mirror test” is a somewhat controversial scientific test intended to measure and demonstrate whether an animal has the cognitive …
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The Christmas Bird Count has Begun!
Every year for the last 122 years, the National Audubon Society has provided birdwatchers and nature-lovers in the United States …
Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon Spotted for First Time Since 1882
While conservation news does tend to be a bit gloomy on account of the troubling general decline of bird populations …
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Crows Outperform Primates in New Logic Study
Crows are the cognitive powerhouses of the animal kingdom. Countless studies have dedicated years of research to the many ways …