Parrots have little trouble attracting our attention. But what traits fare best for these birds when their goal is inspiring love in potential parrot mates?
Jun 11th, 2008 | 0 comments | 8,185 Views
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Parrots in the Land of Oz: What Do Parrots Find Sexy?
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Parrots in the Land of Oz: Parrots in Danger
Nearly a third of parrots worldwide are threatened -- a statistic three times greater than the threat to all bird species.
Jun 11th, 2008 | 3 comments | 4,521 Views
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Parrots in the Land of Oz: Parrot Photo Contest
See the winners of NATURE's parrot photo contest.
Jun 11th, 2008 | 4 comments | 4,296 Views
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The Beauty of Ugly: Why is the Cape Griffon Vulture going extinct?
The Cape Griffon vulture, the largest bird of its kind in Africa, is also one of the most endangered. Listed as "vulnerable" to extinction by the World Conservation Union (which is similar to "threatened" on the Endangered Species List) the Cape Griffon vulture has suffered a significant population decline over the past few decades.
Jun 11th, 2008 | 4 comments | 6,192 Views
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Ravens: Introduction
Long recognized as one of the most intelligent birds, the raven also has a less than savory image as a scavenger that does not discriminate between humans and animals.
Jun 10th, 2008 | 60 comments | 53,220 Views
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Ravens: Discover the Brainpower of the Bird in Black
Some scientists consider corvids' intelligence to be on par with canids like wolves and dogs, and have conducted investigations into the raven's brainpower.
Jun 10th, 2008 | 27 comments | 12,229 Views
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Animal Guide: Cape Griffon Vulture
Like other vultures, the Cape Griffon does not kill its prey, but rather feeds preferentially on the soft tissue and bone fragments of dead animals -- usually nothing smaller than an antelope -- that they find solely by sight.
Jun 9th, 2008 | 0 comments | 3,101 Views
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The Legendary Raptors: Lesson
In this activity students will create an aircraft that will compete to fly the best. Students will also create a fictional writing piece that tells a legend or myth of a raptor.
Jun 5th, 2008 | 0 comments | 3,863 Views
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Raptors: Senses and Influences: Lesson
Raptors possess keen senses and maneuvering skills that have been envied by humans throughout time. The traits of raptors have long been studied for the development of aircraft.
Jun 5th, 2008 | 1 comment | 3,009 Views
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Penguins of the Antarctic: Production Credits
View the production credits for "Penguins of the Antarctic."
Jun 4th, 2008 | 0 comments | 3,021 Views
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