10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2020

Natural areas include Pelham Bay Park, Van Cortlandt Park, Woodlawn Cemetery, New York Botanical Garden, and the Bronx Zoo. The authors’ detailed delineation of problems with the accuracy of NYC breeding bird surveys or with the limits of historical writings may test a reader’s patience. This is a project that clearly spanned decades.

New York City 156

New York City New York Birds Breeding 156

4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Others may work in wildlife management, agriculture and conservation. The opportunities for those seeking a zoological profession include: Working at zoos or aquariums. Working at zoos as curators where they are responsible for acquiring animals, either through buying them from other zoos or overseeing breeding programs.

Animal 100

Animal Zoos Research Science 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2023

Jennifer Ackerman points out in the introduction to What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds , that we don’t know much, but that very soon we may know a lot more. What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds is a joyous, fascinating read.

Owls 224

Owls Science Barn Owls Penguins 224

10,000 Birds

JULY 25, 2022

It seems that quite a few zoos keep Tawny Frogmouths. When these birds breed, this can lead to highly cringeworthy announcements, for example from Adelaide Zoo : “We have egg-citing news!” Breeding pairs form exclusive social bonds, yet each partner will still mate with other individuals.”

Birds 242

Birds Australia Ducks Mountain Goats 242

10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2015

They are software mascots, cartoon characters, animated film dancers, children’s book heroes, zoo celebrities, and documentary film stars. Eight to eleven photographs illustrate each two-page species account, and a map shows breeding sites and population strongholds.

Penguins 209

Penguins New Zealand South Africa Albatross 209