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Antarctic Fossil Answers Mysteries of Bird Evolution
Among the many unique qualities of this long-extinct Antarctic bird, it seems to have been the earliest creature that could ...
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These Birds Glow To Find Love, And Scientists Still Have A Lot To Learn About Them
In most species of birds-of-paradise, males have the ability to glow to attract mates, adding another element to their ...
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Birds have developed complex brains independently from mammals
New research has revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the traditional view of ...
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The ancestor of modern ducks and geese may have waddled alongside the dinosaurs
The age of the dinosaurs may conjure images of large, fearsome reptiles in the minds of many – but those were far from the ...
Analysis reveals global patterns of trait matching in bird-plant networks
Charles Darwin predicted the existence of a moth with a long tongue based on a comet orchid's nectar spurs. This was ...
These Birds-Of-Paradise Are Glowing. Here’s Why It Matters
Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent, suggesting that this "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.