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Birds-of-Paradise Use Biofluorescence to Attract Mates
Biofluorescence by itself isn't big news; it shows up in plenty of animals, including humans (our teeth fluoresce under UV ...
March Madness mascots take center stage during NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments
Arizona’s Grand Canyon, also playing in the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments, started its Antelope nickname in 1949, later shortened to the Lopes. A hairy mascot known as the “Purple People Eater” ...
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Birds-of-Paradise Feathers Are More Than Flashy—They Glow
Researchers recently discovered that dozens of species in the flamboyant family are biofluorescent, emitting a gleaming light ...
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When birds lose the ability to fly, their bodies change faster than their feathers, scientists discover
More information: Evan T Saitta et al, Feather Evolution Following Flight Loss In Crown Group Birds: Relaxed Selection And Developmental Constraints, Evolution (2025). DOI: 10.1093/evolut/qpaf020 ...
Phys.org21d
Conservation focusing on birds of a feather may have mixed results
The conservation project first began with a partnership between The Mosaic Company, Reed Bowman—bird biologist at Archbold Biological Station, and pioneer of a 54-year Scrub-Jay monitoring ...
New York Post22d
Bill Belichick cozies up to girlfriend Jordon Hudson, 23, in new selfie: ‘Birds of a feather’
Captioning the post, “Birds of a feather…,” Hudson paired her black ensemble with a vibrant red lipstick while Belichick, 72, sported a navy suit jacket and patterned tie. The sweet snapshot ...
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The 10 Most Beautiful Birds in the World
Birds are some of the most colorful and fascinating creatures on Earth. From dazzling feathers to graceful flight, they captivate us with their beauty. In this article, we’ll explore ten of the most ...
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‘The Crown’ Ruffles New Feathers in Retelling Old Tales
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How fish biologists discovered birds of paradise have fluorescent feathers
With flashy feathers and fancy moves, birds of paradise are already known for extravagant looks. But a trick that boosts that zing has been overlooked by science, until now. In the right light ...
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From dinosaurs to birds, the origin of feathers remains a mystery
Birds and feathers are closely tied together – feathers enable flight, provide insulation, and make courtship displays possible. Yet the origin of these remarkable structures predates birds. Feathered ...
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In Brooklyn, the Great Backyard Bird Count connects people with birds and contributes to science that protects them
This small group of people, seven participants and four Conservancy members, had gathered at the Brooklyn Bridge Park in the freezing cold to birdwatch and participate in this year’s Great Backyard ...