How ducks, geese and swans see the world – and why this puts them at risk in a changing environment
Our airspace has only started to become cluttered recently – many birds are struggling to navigate through it.
Sept. 22, 2023 • ~7 min
Bird flu has made a comeback, driving up prices for holiday turkeys
Hunters are warned to take precautions handling wild birds, and the virus can spill over to non-avian species, so no one should approach wild animals that are appear ill.
Nov. 14, 2022 • ~10 min
Bird flu is killing millions of chickens and turkeys across the US
Bird flu is highly contagious in domestic flocks, and a major outbreak is underway in the US. A veterinary scientist explains what consumers need to know.
April 7, 2022 • ~8 min
I listened to animals' hearts to reveal their hidden emotional worlds
Measuring the heart rate of animlas can reveal their changing emotional state, even when their behaviour stays the same.
June 28, 2021 • ~7 min
How do geese know how to fly south for the winter?
Geese honk loudly and point their bills toward the sky when they're ready to start the migration. Here's how they know it's time, how they navigate and how they conserve energy on the grueling trip.
Nov. 16, 2020 • ~8 min
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