Recent research stresses the urgent need for EU-wide ecological restoration laws as the number of globally endangered bird species triples …
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BiologyBirdsEvolutionFeathersFossilsPaleontologySciTech NewsUniversity College Cork
Discovery of Ancient Proteins in 125-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Feathers Enhances Understanding of Feather Evolution
New research from University College Cork reveals that ancient dinosaur feathers contained proteins similar to those in modern birds, challenging …
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Deciphering the History of Caribbean Parrots: Ancient Genetic Data Sheds Light on Unforeseen Extinctions
A recent study in PNAS delves into the precarious state of Caribbean parrots by analyzing ancient DNA. Findings disrupt conventional …
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Intellectual Capacities in Vocalization and Problem-Solving Correlate with Brain Size in European Starlings
This scholarly article discusses a study from The Rockefeller University, revealing that European starlings are not only adept at complex …
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120-Million-Year-Old Fossil Unveils Bird’s Leaf-Eating Past
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaA 120-million-year-old Jeholornis bird fossil reveals the earliest evidence of leaf-eating habits in birds, tracing back a vegetarian lifestyle.
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Surprising Findings on European Breeding Birds and Their Response to Climate Change
Title: Surprising Findings on European Breeding Birds and Their Response to Climate ChangeA recent study conducted by Durham University challenges …
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Unlocking the Enigma of Pigeon Dreams: A Fascinating Flight of Fancy
by Klaus Müllerby Klaus MüllerPioneering research uncovers birds’ dreaming capabilities, with flight experiences during REM sleep. Study explores brain activity and waste removal processes.
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Uncovering the Hidden Secrets of 9-Foot Tall, 1,500-Pound Elephant Birds Thanks to Ancient Eggshells
A long time ago, giant flightless birds called elephant birds lived on Madagascar. They laid eggs which were even bigger…