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Thousands of Baby Flamingos Rescued After Their Home Dries Up
March 07, 2019 — Last month local and international wildlife groups stepped in to airlift and care for 2,000 Lesser Flamingos in South Africa. Now another 5,000 are under close watch in the wild.
Cigarette Butts Are Everywhere. Is Banning Filters a Viable Solution?
March 07, 2019 — Many experts think a ban is the only way to end this pervasive form of litter. The environmental argument is becoming clearer, but there’s also a strong public health case.
Better Know a Bird: How Harris’s Hawks Hunt Like Wolves to Bring Down Prey
March 05, 2019 — Teaming up helps these agile raptors take on animals twice their size. But we’re still not sure why they stand on each other.
The Little Blue Heron's Color Swap
March 04, 2019 — When young, the birds are white, but by the time they reach adulthood, they become dark blue. Why?
Scientists on the Trail of One of the World’s Rarest Birds Are Treated to a Special Show
March 01, 2019 — The story behind the Stresemann’s Bristlefront's re-emergence shows that conserving an endangered species can reap rewards for others.
Dark-eyed Juncos, Backyard Gems, Come in a Dazzling Array of Colors
March 01, 2019 — The six flavors of junco were long considered separate species. Recent science shows that they instead boldly exhibit evolution in real time.
Want a Training Ground for Your Birding Skills? Try Patch Birding
February 28, 2019 — Birders around the world are immersing themselves in nearby nature, and you can, too.
The Greater Sage-Grouse’s Most Important Habitat Is on the Auction Block
February 28, 2019 — Every parcel up for grabs in this week’s federal oil and gas lease sale is in the bird’s territory, despite earlier agreements to steer the industry away.
Take the John James Audubon ‘Birds of America’ Quiz
February 27, 2019 — We've chosen excerpts from 15 of JJA's original writings. Can you guess which bird he was describing?
The National Parks Have a Diversity Problem. This Couple Has Been Working for 20 Years to Fix It.
February 27, 2019 — Audrey and Frank Peterman want any and everyone to get outside and get involved in the environmental movement.