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Simulations Help Uncover the Mysteries of Owls’ Silent Flight

The hooting of an owl is a ubiquitous symbol of the mysterious calm of nighttime. But what really gives owls […]

Have you ever heard of the forbidden phenotype? It sounds mysterious, but it’s actually a term used to describe a

What child doesn’t dream of learning to talk to animals? Or was that just me? As a little girl, I

Have you ever heard the story of the pottery class where the teacher asked half the class to spend all

Climate change is a major topic right now in all sorts of circles. From changing weather patterns to changing geography,

The Green Honeycreeper is a small brightly-colored member of the tanager family that makes its home in humid tropical regions

Babies are notorious for wrecking their parents’ sleep schedules. As it turns out, this is a pretty universal experience. Humans

The ins and outs of social relationships amongst animals are a source of both fascination and scientific speculation. From parakeets

The Striated Caracara, also called the Forster’s Caracara or the “Johnny Rook,” is a dark streaky falcon that’s found in

You’ve probably heard the fun fact that birds are descended from dinosaurs before. Today’s birds are, in fact, direct descendants