Five birds who moved to an English park had unprintable vocabularies, which they deployed on amused guests. Keepers said the parrots also learned to laugh at one another.
Tag: Birds
Extinction Is Not Inevitable. These Species Were Saved.
Conservation efforts have saved up to 48 mammal and bird species since 1993, but scientists say much more is needed to stem biodiversity loss.
France Prohibits a Bird Hunting Technique, 41 Years After an E.U. Ban
The country has suspended the use of glue traps, which conservationists say are cruel to animals and harm the environment.
The Birds Are Not on Lockdown, and More People Are Watching Them
Bird-watching has surged in popularity during the pandemic. It’s easy to start, and you can do it anywhere — even from inside, and even in urban spaces.
The Sound of One Shrimp Snapping
How climate change is altering nature’s sonic landscape.
Bought for a Song: An Indonesian Craze Puts Wild Birds at Risk
Songbirds are being entered into high-stakes singing competitions across the country, and conservationists say protected species are in danger.
Dragons, Apes, Mantas and Birds
One way to check in on the state of the natural world? Disappear — with your family — in Indonesia’s jungles for two weeks.
They’re Stealthy at Sea, but They Can’t Hide From the Albatross
Researchers outfitted 169 seabirds with radar detectors to pinpoint vessels that had turned off their transponders.
Border Officials Seek to Evict Defecating Vultures From Texas Radio Tower
United States Customs and Border Protection, which operates the tower, wants to attach a net to deter the birds.
In 2019, We Were There: 12 Favorite Dispatches From the Earth’s 4 Corners
This year, we delivered 125 dispatches from 44 countries and six continents, each one offering an immersive experience of one of the world’s most noteworthy places. Here are the highlights.