Polygamy isn’t a great mating strategy for birds

In one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind, researchers analyze how different bird mating practices shape evolution and survival.

Alexandra Becker - Rice U. • futurity
Jan. 17, 2025 • ~6 min

Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals

Officials have confirmed eight new outbreaks in Michigan poultry flocks since mid-December.

Kimberly Dodd, Dean of College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University • conversation
Jan. 16, 2025 • ~10 min

Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk − a reminder of how pasteurization protects health

Raw milk can carry many dangerous germs − now including the H5N1 virus that causes avian flu.

Kerry E. Kaylegian, Associate Research Professor of Food Science, Penn State • conversation
Dec. 5, 2024 • ~9 min

Fossil Found in Brazil Shows Birds’ Brain Development
VOA Learning English • voa
Nov. 24, 2024 • ~6 min

Tiny ‘backpacks’ aid hummingbird conservation

"...this is opening the door to heretofore underexplored aspects of these small and elusive animals' daily choices."

U. Washington • futurity
Nov. 22, 2024 • ~7 min

Five animals that behave differently in moonlight

New technology is allowing scientists to discover unexpected behaviour linked to the Moon’s cycle.

Anders Hedenström, Professor of Theoretical Ecology, Lund University • conversation
Nov. 12, 2024 • ~8 min

An Indian village went from hunting Amur falcons to being their biggest protectors. Here’s how conservationists can harness the power of persuasion

A global media campaign, spearhaded by charity Conservation India, publicised a short film about the Amur falcon massacre and instigated huge change.

Sahila Kudalkar, PhD Candidate in Sustainable Development, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, Columbia University • conversation
Oct. 24, 2024 • ~7 min

Argentine Town Struggles with Parrot Invasion
VOA Learning English • voa
Oct. 3, 2024 • ~3 min

Seabirds: 40% of UK species in trouble – bird flu, climate change and overfishing to blame

A torrid few years of widespread disease have pushed several species closer to extinction.

Richard Gregory, Honorary Professor of Genetics, Evolution & Environment, UCL • conversation
Sept. 2, 2024 • ~8 min

Why seagulls don’t want your chips as much as you might think

Seagulls have an innate preference for fish and mussels rather than your chips, research shows.

Neeltje Boogert, Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Research Fellow, University of Exeter • conversation
Aug. 29, 2024 • ~5 min

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