10,000 Birds

JUNE 21, 2016

Research done quite a while back suggests that this is adaptive. Researchers have been studying song learning in birds for some time. What’s more, the researchers found that juvenile birds pay more attention to this “baby talk” compared to other songs. You are certainly already familiar with this. an, Michal Porteš, W.

Mammals 108

Mammals Zebras Birds Primates 108

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 19, 2014

I want to talk about this research but if you really want to know more about it, don’t rely on me; one of the co-authors of this important paper is Darren Naish, who happens to be a stupendous blogger, and he has written the research up here. So go read that for sure, and revel in the excellent graphics.

Camels 196

Camels Whales Whaling Apes 196

10,000 Birds

JULY 21, 2011

Here’s some data from the famous research project of Manu, Peru, giving biomass in kilograms per hectare. Those mammals consist of the previously mentioned fossorial members of Insectivora, Rodents, and bats. The data here are from the site of Manaus: All animals: 200 Mammals: 8.4 Amphibian’s and Reptiles: 3.4

Mammals 172

Mammals Rodents Birds Reptiles 172