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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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…
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How Disturbances in the Earth’s Magnetic Field Could Lead Migrating Birds Astray
by Klaus Müllerby Klaus MüllerTraditional education systems have not been effective in helping birds migrate. This is because they do not take into account…