Search results for: birds
Dinosaur asteroid wiped out most bird species
5-26-2018 |
5
According to a new study, only a few select bird species survived the asteroid strike that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Mystery as 40 birds fall from sky over Boston
9-11-2016 | 7
Environmental officials have been left perplexed after dozens of grackles appeared to fall ill en masse.
Ducks much smarter than previously thought
7-18-2016 | 7
Ducks and other birds may possess far greater cognitive abilities than anyone had ever realized.
Birds of prey are deliberately starting fires
2-10-2016 | 22
Falcons and kites in Australia have been starting bush fires in an effort to smoke out small animals.
Dinosaurs used dance moves to attract a mate
1-8-2016 | 18
Like modern birds, dinosaurs were no strangers to putting on a show to attract the opposite sex.
Mystery surrounds unexplained bird deaths
11-26-2015 | 13
Scientists have been struggling to explain why some UK garden birds are drowning themselves en masse.
Mystery goop kills birds in San Francisco Bay
1-23-2015 | 13
Authorities have been struggling to identify a strange goo that's been wreaking havoc on local wildlife.
Birds can sense a tornado over 900km away
12-20-2014 | 16
A species of warbler was observed evacuating its nest one day in advance of an approaching tornado.
Swarms of ladybirds invade Romanian town
11-12-2014 | 14
Local residents have been forced to seal up their homes to keep out tens of thousands of the red insects.
Dinosaurs shrank for over 50 million years
8-2-2014 | 13
Researchers have been piecing together how therapod dinosaurs eventually became today's birds.
Blonde women attacked by crows in London
6-5-2014 | 42
A group of real-life angry birds has been terrorizing fair-haired visitors to London's Eltham Park South.
Why do birds fly in a 'V' formation ?
1-21-2014 | 11
Scientists have been able to determine the advantages of the distinctive formation for the first time.
New dinosaur resurrection method proposed
12-23-2013 | 27
According to one biochemist, it may one day be possible to 'de-evolve' birds back in to dinosaurs.
Crocodiles use tools to hunt birds
12-3-2013 | 12
Crocodiles and alligators have been observed using a special technique to lure and catch birds.
Swifts can keep flying for months at a time
10-9-2013 | 14
Researchers have discovered that some birds can maintain continuous flight for over six months.
Can birds tell what a road's speed limit is ?
8-22-2013 | 10
A new study has revealed that birds react differently to cars on a road depending on the speed limit.
15 new bird species found in the Amazon
6-7-2013 | 8
The Amazon rainforest has yielded a treasure trove of 15 species of previously undiscovered birds.
Did prehistoric birds fly with four wings ?
3-15-2013 | 14
Some of the earliest birds may have taken to the skies using a set of four wings instead of two.
Ancient birds sported strong teeth
1-11-2013 | 1
An early bird species called Sulcavis geeorum had a set of teeth evolved to support a special diet.
Dead birds rain from sky over New Jersey
8-16-2012 | 18
Dozens of dead birds littered the streets this week after plummeting from the New Jersey skies.
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