The dodo was a flightless bird that lived on the island nation of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It is a case study of extinction caused by humans. The dodo had adapted to its isolated ecosystem ...

Feeding birds makes you happier. It's a scientific fact—one that folks who already provide food for birds know well. Birds can provide countless hours of entertainment. But as much fun as they are to ...

Birds aren’t distributed randomly across the globe. Instead, each habitat supports its own unique collection of bird species that have evolved to live there. Picture a deep green forest, an open ...

Give birds a cosy place to rest and breed by building them a cosy nest box. Having plenty of safe places to nest will encourage birds to return to your garden year after year. This activity is about ...

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The Sleepypod Air's plush bedding, just-right ventilation, and spacious interior proved calming and comfortable. For skittish fliers, the carrier includes a privacy screen you can slide through ...

Maintaining a high metabolic rate and body temperature places an extreme demand on a bird’s respiratory system, especially during the intense physical exertion required for flight. Rapid oxygen ...