Birds stop during migration to avoid disease or infection
When flying thousands of miles, birds often stop to refuel with food and energy. New research suggests that birds that make these trips twice a year may be doing more…
The 2,200-pound Lady Birds of Madagascar
A massive but surprisingly graceful “elephant bird” once roamed Madagascar, according to a new study giving the title of largest bird to a new species. The winner? Aepyornis maximuswhich lived…
Do snakes eat birds?
In general, scientists have a clear idea of what snakes eat, according to Brian Maritz, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology at the University of the…