A series of new experiments has demonstrated that in addition to cleverness, African grey parrots have social intelligence making them the ‘humans of the bird world’.
Category: Wildlife
These Birds have a Bigger Social Network Than You
A new study has demonstrated that it is not just mammals that have complex societies. The results of a new observational study reveal that birds–more specifically vulture guinea fowl that live in Africa–can keep track of relationships with hundreds of others.
Bee Sanctuary Owner: Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman has turned his beekeeping hobby into a full-time project by transforming his 124-acre ranch in Mississippi into a bee sanctuary.
Talented Turtle Topper to the Rescue
Turtles…intelligent problem-solvers.
Billions of Wild Birds have Disappeared: Study
A disturbing new scientific study has reported that there are nearly 3 billion fewer wild birds in the air than in 1970.
The coast is clear: Squirrels eavesdrop on birds to know when threats are gone
Squirrels listen in on bird communications to learn when predators have left the area and it is safe to stop being on high alert, according to a new scientific study.
Seabirds smaller, sicker from plastic, say scientists
After 70 years of industrial-level plastic production, the plastic-fantastic world of humans is making seabirds physically smaller and very sick from a variety of illnesses. In fact, the birds are not only smaller in size, but they are now living with an alarming list of health conditions, including high cholesterol and kidney problems, after ingesting plastic debris.
Baby Birds Communicate Danger Before They are Hatched!
A new study has revealed some rather surprising news: unhatched baby birds can sense danger and warn their nest mates of that danger before any of them are even hatched.
Field Mouse Play: Stunning Photographs Reveal Their Secret Lives
Stunning photographs reveal the secret life of the field mouse.
Scientists Find Serious Errors in Government Proposal to Stop Protecting Grey Wolves
A detailed report just released from scientists reviewing the U.S. government’s proposal to stop protecting gray wolves states that the government’s proposal has “numerous factual errors and other problems”.
