Migration and molt affect how birds change their colors
In late summer and autumn, millions of birds fly above our heads, often at night, winging their way toward their wintering grounds.
In late summer and autumn, millions of birds fly above our heads, often at night, winging their way toward their wintering grounds.
Plants & Animals
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On a summer's day at the beach, the sound of seagulls is part of the ambience. But what about when they're in the middle of a city, or when they've just taken your lunch? Not a lot of people like seagulls. They're loud, messy ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 22, 2022
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In many cities around the world, patrons of high-end restaurants want quality food that is flavorful and fresh. To satisfy their guests, chefs are looking closer and closer to home – to locally grown produce from neighboring ...
Environment
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Charles Darwin was right.
Evolution
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As one of the top predators roaming Antarctica, the sizeable southern elephant seal has its fair selection of the menu. But it turns out they don't just want to eat anything and everything.
Plants & Animals
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How does climate change affect the migration routes of birds? Mainly negatively, according to a new study from Yali Si from the CML at Leiden University.
Plants & Animals
Jan 25, 2024
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The availability of food is unevenly distributed on a global basis. This gap is likely to worsen, while food waste will increase and pressure on the environment will rise, according to a new study. Researchers from the Potsdam ...
Social Sciences
Nov 18, 2020
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House sparrows (Passer domesticus) have adapted to urban environments, which are changing and growing faster than ever before. A range of both biotic and abiotic factors—including habitat fragmentation, changing food availability, ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 27, 2022
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Recent UN data on food insecurity paints a bleak picture of a growing international problem: global hunger is not only growing but it disproportionately affects women. Similarly, the international humanitarian aid organisation, ...
Social Sciences
Aug 25, 2022
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