The American bald eagle is a highly specialized predator. But what is the evolutionary background that allows the bald eagle to pull off its amazing maneuvers?
Nov 12th, 2008 | 5 comments | 5,158 Views
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American Eagle: Bald Eagles’ Evolutionary Ancestors
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Parrots in the Land of Oz: Video: Cockatoo Uses Tools to Attract a Mate
A male palm cockatoo gets crafty in his effort to attract a mate.
Oct 17th, 2008 | 13 comments | 8,913 Views
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Parrots in the Land of Oz: Video: The Budgerigar Mating Game
Male budgerigars use their fighting skills and shimmering feathers to vie for a female's attention.
Oct 16th, 2008 | 18 comments | 25,337 Views
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Parrots in the Land of Oz: Introduction
For tens of millions of years, parrots have survived and thrived in Australia even as the continent underwent dramatic changes.
Oct 15th, 2008 | 25 comments | 19,224 Views
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Parrots in the Land of Oz: Birds that Use Tools
Birds are capable of learning and mastering complex social behavior, but there's one behavior that never ceases to fascinate -- their ability to use tools.
Oct 14th, 2008 | 0 comments | 4,330 Views
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Video-Enhanced Lesson
Bird Brained?: Lesson Overview
This video-enhanced lesson uses segments from the NATURE program "Ravens" to explore what scientists can determine about animal intelligence. (Grades 9-12)
Sep 23rd, 2008 | 2 comments | 5,170 Views
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Video-Enhanced Lesson
The Birds and the Beaks: Lesson Overview
In this video-enhanced lesson, students will explore the concepts of adaptation and evolution as seen in different species of birds. (Grades 9-12)
Aug 29th, 2008 | 0 comments | 9,601 Views
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Bird Brained?: Video Segments: Ravens
Segments from NATURE's "Ravens" demonstrate indicators of animal intelligence, including communication, counting, memory, and basic problem solving.
Jul 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 4,707 Views
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The Birds and the Beaks: Video Segments: Extraordinary Birds
The segments from the NATURE episode "Extraordinary Birds" show examples of the adaptations of different birds to their varying environments.
Jul 15th, 2008 | 3 comments | 6,051 Views
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Ireland: Photo Essay: The Beauty of Ireland
Explore the natural beauty of Ireland's places and wildlife in this photo essay.
Jun 16th, 2008 | 2 comments | 4,601 Views
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