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Birds

The air is their domain: our feathered friends are a formidable class of animal. Whether in daily life or through hobby birding, humans have always had a special relationship with avian life.

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Reports & Analysis

Vulture sitting on a tree stump in an enclosure

Africa's birds of prey face extinction

Africa's birds of prey face extinction

If vultures, eagles and other raptors die out, it would have a major impact on the environment and human health.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 14, 202401:30 min
A bird with a long beak and white feathers in profile

Pakistan: Islamabad's aviary educates about biodiversity

Pakistan: Islamabad's aviary educates about biodiversity

The aviary, among the largest in Asia, is a big draw for bird lovers and families.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 11, 202402:32 min
Human and Influenza virus blowing respiratory simulation from air

Top 10 most dangerous viruses in the world

Top 10 most dangerous viruses in the world

Although COVID-19 is very contagious, its fatality rate is relatively low in comparison with these ten viruses.
ScienceFebruary 26, 2024
An injured bird in a cage in Jaipur, India

Rescuing birds in Rajasthan to stop species decline

Rescuing birds in Rajasthan to stop species decline

The group Raksha in Jaipur helps injured birds. Growing urbanization is wiping out entire species with knock-on effects.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 16, 202406:51 min
Wildebeest crossing a river

What are migratory species and why are they threatened?

What are migratory species and why are they threatened?

Why do animals migrate and how can we protect them?
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 12, 2024
Two polar bears fighting

Why big animals are getting smaller

Why big animals are getting smaller

Ever wondered why did dinosaurs shrank to the size of tiny lizards? Researchers say they have solved the mystery.
ScienceJanuary 18, 2024
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In the spotlight

A blue shark swims against a black background

Is it a bird or a plane? How nature inspires green design

Life has evolved to withstand all sorts of harsh environments. That resilience is now helping solve design challenges.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 19, 2023
Chickens at a farm

Bird flu outbreak: Will it cause the next pandemic?

A new lineage of avian flu H5N1 is affecting wild birds and some mammals, such as pigs and bears. Are humans next?
ScienceMarch 16, 2023
The National Trust team of rangers clear deceased birds from Staple Island

Could bird flu in mink signal threat of a human pandemic?

A bird flu outbreak on a Spanish mink farm farm has alarmed scientists, as the virus could spread among mammals.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 7, 2023
A flock of gray geese (Anser anser).

The perilous life of migratory birds

From habitat loss to hunting, humans pose all kinds of danger to migratory birds. But it doesn't have to be this way.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 13, 2022
Casualty of a window strike in New York City

How to keep birds from colliding into glass

Conservationists seek to convince cities and building owners to introduce changes to stop birds from flying into glass.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 19, 2022
Wide tree-lined boulevard in Paris

Three solutions to environmental problems

Altered seasons, burning forests and loud cities harming our health. Three environmental problems and their solutions.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 17, 2022