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Bears have a reputation for being curious, especially when they’re hungry after hibernation. In spring or early summer, it’s honestly not surprising to spot them wandering through residential yards. Keeping food sources like bird feeders and trash bins out of ...

Snail kites, those raptors with the hooked beaks and a taste for apple snails, are finally showing signs of a rebound in Florida. For years, folks worried these birds might vanish for good. Lately, scientists have noticed more snail kites ...

Agriculture and the environment are tangled together. Each one shapes the other in more ways than most folks realize. Farming affects soil, water, air quality, and, of course, wildlife. On the flip side, shifts in the environment can hit crop ...

The tawny frogmouth comes from Australia. People often notice its wild appearance and impressive camouflage skills. This bird belongs to the nightjar family. It blends into tree branches so well that you might walk past one without even realizing it. ...

Birding’s a laid-back way to get closer to nature, whether you’re peering out a window or wandering through a local park. Anyone can give it a try. You don’t need much—maybe just a pair of binoculars or a bird identification ...

Summary of Key Institutions Details on the W.M. Keck Foundation The W.M. Keck Foundation got its start in the mid-20th century. William Myron Keck founded it and really set the tone for bold, high-impact changes in science and education. People ...

Scientists working deep in the Amazon have stumbled upon something remarkable. They found a location where a rare bird species, long thought elusive, actually thrives. The research team trekked for days through dense rainforest. Their journey wasn’t easy – thick ...

The Sacramento Zoo just got a little more colorful – and a lot cuter. Several flamingo chicks hatched this week, bringing a fresh wave of excitement for both staff and visitors. These tiny newcomers are part of a breeding program ...

Birds in Maine aren’t just background noise; they’re part of a much bigger conversation. If you listen closely, you’ll notice every chirp, whistle, and song has a purpose. Some folks spend hours just watching chickadees flit from branch to branch. ...

Colossal Biosciences and its partners have set their sights on the South Island giant moa, an enormous, flightless bird once native to New Zealand. For centuries, Dinornis robustus shaped the region’s ecosystem. This bird could reach up to 12 feet ...

Overview Everyday people have collected a huge range of bird data by simply reporting what birds they spot. These reports now play a big role in studying changes within bird populations over time. When researchers combine these observations with satellite ...