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fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Social Lives of Birds and How Much We're Like Them

I write about birds because I love them, others love them, and they inspire hope for conservation of the natural world. Habitat saved for birds also benefits insects, snakes, spiders, and plants. For me, slowing down and watching what birds do is wonderful, so I first wrote Slow Birding. That book espoused the joy of birding close to home. This book, The Social Lives of Birds, shares some of the most interesting things a slow birder might look for anywhere in the world.
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Environment
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

By listening to these birds for decades, scientists track signs of a changing forest

Mapping songbird territories reveals forest habitat quality, with male warblers defending breeding territories through song to attract mates and raise young.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Warning after killer whales seen 'ramming' boats in two attacks off coast of Spain

A Spanish Maritime Rescue ship was called after the boats were rammed by orcas just minutes apart in the waters of Galicia. Rescuers towed an orca-damaged ship back into the harbour before they were alerted to another attack. The first attack occurred off the coast at O Grove, in which a pair of orcas, one estimated to be around seven metres long, rammed into the boat and destroyed its rudder.
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Science
fromfuturism.com
1 month ago

Robot Crab Meets Terrible Fate When Its True Nature Is Discovered by Real Crab

Scientists underestimated the aggression of male fiddler crabs during a robotic mating display experiment.
Cocktails
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

'Opportunistic' cockatoos wait in line, drink from fountains, study finds

Cockatoos in Sydney have developed an innovative way to drink from a fountain, reflecting their adaptability to urban environments.
Podcast
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Hunt like a bat! How baby bats learn to eavesdrop on their next meal

Fringe-lipped bats eavesdrop on frog mating calls to identify food sources, showcasing a unique adaptation in their hunting behavior.
Food & drink
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Revealed: How to prevent seagulls from stealing your chips

Wearing contrasting patterns and being aware of seagulls can help prevent them from stealing your beach food.
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