10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2013

Perhaps because of threats to the ecosystems of the many places the Arctic Tern visits (Europe, Africa, South America, and North America), it may be on the decline. And that’s just the birds–you can spy on everything from panda bear cubs to beluga whales. It probably helps that they weigh less than 5 ounces!

Bald Eagle 190

Bald Eagle Pandas Puffins Bears 190

4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 7, 2012

In it we get to see some of the amazing places in the wild areas of North America, Central America and South America. Untamed Americas: Mountains. In a rarely filmed event, see newly awakened black bears go on the hunt for newborn elk calves. Untamed Americas: Coasts. Premieres Sunday, June 10, 9 p.m.

America 100

America Sheep Penguins South America 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

For much more, see The history of the Dodo Raphus cucullatus and the penguin of Mauritius (PDF). The bird’s skeleton bears similarities to New Guinea’s much smaller (!) I also find this model compelling. Rodrigues Solitaire ( Pezophaps solitaria ). crowned-pigeons and is thought to have been a close relative.

Solomon Islands 279

Solomon Islands Guinea Mauritius Humane 279