10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2013

To answer this question, a citizen science project looks for volunteers to record Yellowhammers ( Emberiza citrinella ) in New Zealand and Great Britain to evaluate distribution of their dialects. Yellowhammer is a widespread, small and conspicuous songbird that ideal for studying functions of dialects in animal vocal communication.

Czech Republic 141

Czech Republic New Zealand Science Research 141

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 29, 2014

My parents are in England, should I be worried about the conflict on the other side of Europe in the Ukraine?” ” Ebola is in the news a lot at the moment. The book is about zoonoses, diseases that jump from animals to people. David Quammen’s approach to big subjects is to humanise them.

Humane 161

Humane Animal Africa Ukraine 161

Animal Ethics

JULY 5, 2007

No wonder rBGH has been banned in Europe, Canada, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Europe and Canada outlawed using hormones on dairy cows because of such human and animal health concerns. In cows, the hormones have been shown to increase lameness, udder infections and bone cancer.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York 2007 Cows 40

10,000 Birds

JULY 24, 2014

Nestled right in the middle of Europe, we have a little bit of everything, a nice cross section of Europe’s avifauna. They know where New Zealand is, have heard of Emeral Ash Borers and are aware who is wreaking havoc on island sea bird colonies and elsewhere. Germany is underrated as a birding destination.

Germany 238

Germany Birds 2000 South America 238

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

The prehistoric extinctions most famously include the megafaunal assemblages of Europe, the Americas, Australia and Madagascar. And some of the extinctions were of small animals, like the many dwarf goats and elephants in the Mediterranean. Mega Rarity Tour of New Zealand – Extinction Special. Comebackers.

Marsupials 165

Marsupials Costa Rica Elephants Cuba 165