10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 28, 2015
Because unlike those of mammals, avian ova need penetration by multiple sperm in order to successfully develop into baby birds. By studying Zebra Finches and domestic chickens, the scientists discovered that multiple sperm appear necessary for a fertilized egg to progress to the embryo stage (a process called “polyspermy”.)
10,000 Birds
MARCH 19, 2020
In particular, there is one hide that is built over a watering hole, allowing great views of both birds and mammals (though for a dedicated bird watcher like me, those are more of an obstacle than a bonus). ” The Red-billed Quelea is regarded as the most numerous undomesticated bird on earth.
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10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
A pair of screeching Blacksmith Lapwings was flying around as six Burchell’s Zebras were quenching their thirst, suspiciously observing surroundings every now and then. The Sun was half-set behind the horizon, painting the grass golden-yellow and shining through the dust disturbed by the hoofs of now visibly nervous zebras.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 21, 2016
Third, which we already suspected, bird brains are adjusted to provide extra smartness in a way not seen in mammals. In this study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a group of juvenile zebra finches was allowed to interact with an adult. City Great Tit ( Parus major ) telomeres shortened.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
These species include the Pacific Swallow … … as well as several pigeons: the Green Imperial Pigeon … … the Pink-necked Green Pigeon … … and the Zebra Dove (even though that one looks remarkably cute for a pigeon). In the unloved “Other” section of today’s post, we have a few more mammals.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 29, 2022
.'” Tim Low (in “How Song Began”) gives a colorful description of Long-billed Corellas , stating that they “have drooping bills like witches’ noses” and explaining that “Their ‘noses’ are long because, like many mammals, they grub up juicy roots – or used to.” My fault, I know. So typical.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 11, 2012
Africa is famous for its large, charismatic mammals, and the Big Five epitomize the most sought-after of these fantastic beasts. As visitors’ and the public’s interests expanded from the Big Five, and an appreciation for lesser mammals, birds and smaller wildlife has became more widespread, the term Little Five was coined.
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