10,000 Birds

APRIL 22, 2022

The altruistic vampire, back at the roost after a meal of horse or cattle blood, will regurgitate the blood to feed not only her own pup, but other adults and their pups too, all of this prompted by being groomed by the donee and, in particular, by being licked on the lips. Where, physically, is the bird’s sensor located?

Humane 247

Humane New York Owls Hunting 247

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Over 80 percent of North Dakota’s prairie has vanished, but there are still millions of acres in North Dakota, under both government protection and private ownership. Research indicates that this decline can be tempered by management of cattle grazing practices, preventing growth of shrubs and trees and the invasion of non-native plants.

North Dakota 144

North Dakota Birds Sparrows Blackbirds 144

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 26, 2011

This comes from BirdLife Cyprus’ research officer Mike Miltiadou, and shared by Melpo Apostolidou: Waterbirds that bred on the island this year. Wetlands are amongst the most important ecosystems on earth, but they have declined as much as 60% especially in the developed world, so protecting the remaining ones is an imperative.

Cyprus 175

Cyprus Ducks Cattle Breeding 175