Citizen Science Projects for the Birds
These five citizen science projects invite you to discover birds in your area. Help scientists collect data and protect bird habitats.
Category: Zoology
Drumming with the Great Spotted Woodpecker
Meet the great spotted woodpecker. Learn where and how to spot them, and what they sound like. Photos and audio included.
Why Are Eggshells So Strong?
For millions of years, birds have been evolving to make the perfect eggshell. But how are eggshells so strong, and yet still breakable?
Inspire Your Community to Protect Local Pollinators
During the pandemic, acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn got to know the local pollinators in his garden. Find out what happened.
Goats in the Italian Alps Are Shrinking
These goats that live in the Italian Alps appear to be shrinking in size, according to research from Durham University.
Get to Know the Red Fox Genome
The red fox is the world’s most widely distributed land carnivore. Some surprising findings about the origins, journey and evolution of the red fox have come to light.
How to Disrupt a Hummingbird’s Hover
A hummingbird’s ability to hover in place can be easily disrupted by tricking the bird’s brain. Our brains can be…
Are shark personalities real?
Do sharks have social personality traits? According to a study conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Exeter, shark personalities are very real.
Working Dogs Traded by Ancient Cultures?
Dog people love their dogs, but did you know that in the Arctic, working canines were traded as valuable commodities at least 2,000 years ago?
Magnificent Humpback Whales of Los Cabos
Travel to Baja California with wildlife photographer Max Goldberg and see his photos of the humpback whales. The humpback whales migrate to the area to breed.