In defence of vultures, nature's early-warning systems that are holy to many people

Vultures help protect us from disease and in many cultures they are a symbol of strength and wisdom.

Esther Kettel, Senior Lecturer in Ecology and Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Feb. 22, 2023 • ~7 min

Russia’s aggression threatens efforts to protect nature beyond Ukraine

Russia has vast natural resources and is involved in many conservation efforts. Its diplomatic isolation as a result of the war in Ukraine is making it harder to protect many wild species and places.

Paul G. Harris, Chair Professor of Global and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong • conversation
Feb. 21, 2023 • ~10 min

The Great Backyard Bird Count Makes Everyone a Scientist
VOA Learning English • voa
Feb. 17, 2023 • ~6 min

Bird flu continues to spread in mammals – what this means for humans and wildlife

Bird flu has been confirmed in four dead seals in Scotland.

Divya Venkatesh, Research Fellow, University of Oxford • conversation
Feb. 13, 2023 • ~4 min

Bahamas songbird is under threat of extinction -- but preserving old pine forests will help save it

The Bahama warbler favours large pine trees and palms, fieldwork shows.

Nigel Collar, Honorary Professor of Biological Sciences, University of East Anglia • conversation
Feb. 10, 2023 • ~6 min

Potential pain remedy gets inspo from chickens

Researchers have discovered a possible new way to treat pain without the use of opioids. Their inspiration? Chickens.

Nina Bai-Stanford • futurity
Feb. 8, 2023 • ~8 min

Bird genomes hint at survival during climate change

New research on bird trait diversity also identifies the trait-sets most associated with sensitivity to warming climate conditions.

U. Copenhagen • futurity
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~5 min

Bird genomes hint at survival during climate change

New research on bird trait diversity also identifies the trait-sets most associated with sensitivity to warming climate conditions.

Liz Goodfellow-Futurity • futurity
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~5 min

Chickadees, titmice and nuthatches flocking together benefit from a diversity bonus – so do other animals, including humans

Scientists are learning that diversity has many perks – whether in multispecies groups of animals or human society.

Todd M. Freeberg, Professor and Associate Head of Psychology, University of Tennessee • conversation
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~6 min

How did birds survive while dinosaurs went extinct?

Birds and dinosaurs lived together for millions of years, but only toothless birds survived the asteroid impact that upended life on Earth.

Chris Lituma, Assistant Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Resources, West Virginia University • conversation
Feb. 6, 2023 • ~5 min

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