birds
Birds: Interesting Facts
There is evidence to suggest that crows may be among the most intelligent animals on Earth. They can count to five. Use tools, such as sticks, to pick out insects from rotten tree stumps.
Diana Dashkevich nature wild animals animal facts wildlife Animals 19 December 2023
Macaw Parrot: Interesting Facts
Red macaws are common in Central and Latin America from Mexico to Ecuador, Bolivia and the Amazon Valley. They live in tropical forests and stay in the crowns of tall trees.
Diana Dashkevich parrots wildlife wild animals rare animals Animals 12 December 2023
Rooster: Interesting Facts
The role of the rooster in producing offspring. A hen will not be able to hatch chicks from an unfertilized egg. Such an egg will not produce results in an incubator either.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts animal facts Animals 30 November 2023
Exotic pet birds: Not just cats and dogs
When choosing a pet, most people think about cats or dogs, but what about more exotic options? For instance, some people keep exotic birds as pets, and they claim it can be quite amazing experience!
Kate Yakimchuk nature ideas Animals 30 November 2023
Interesting Facts: Which Animals Can Laugh
Laughter is a reflex, but the reflex is unique in that it serves no obvious biological purpose; it can be called a luxury reflex. Its only practical function, as far as can be judged, is to provide temporary relief from the burden of utilitarianism.
Diana Dashkevich animal facts pets facts pets Animals 29 November 2023
Training your parrot: Know more about your pets
Parrots can be amazingly intelligent and smart, so they can learn lots of tricks, and some kinds of parrots can even talk! Meanwhile, it doesn't mean that parrots can do all these things naturally - so you should train your pet.
Kate Yakimchuk parrots pets training tips Animals 27 November 2023
Using AI to recognize rare birds: A new discovery
It's not always easy to find or even recognize some rare birds, but science seem to find a new way to do it way easier. Using AI, scientists now can recognize and also monitor various rare bird species, so it can be way easier for ornithologists to do their job.
Kate Yakimchuk research varieties science nature Animals 26 November 2023
How temperature affects nesting: A new study on birds' habits
Many small birds are starting to build their nests earlier in spring due to warmer weather caused by climate change. However, this change brings a new problem, especially for baby birds: they face more extreme weather like sudden cold or heat.
Kate Yakimchuk research nests weather Animals 22 November 2023
Popular myths about ravens: Know more about wildlife
Ravens tend to be one of the most intelligent and exciting birds that you can see not only outdoors, but also in myths and legends. Ravens also tend to have lots of myths about themselves, and many people tend to believe them to be true.
Kate Yakimchuk ravens myths Animals 20 November 2023
Repelling birds from your garden: Keep your harvest safe
A bit of wildlife is always fine, but sometimes birds can damage your garden and your harvest a lot. To protect your plants, you should use some effective and safe methods that can help you repel the birds.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips Garden 20 November 2023
Complicated bones lead to less diversity: A new study on birds
Evolution can go different ways sometimes, and that's why some species become more and more complex with time. Modern scientists have noticed that birds with complicated skeletons tend to be less biodiverse, so they've started a study.
Kate Yakimchuk research evolution Animals 17 November 2023
Human-made nesting materials:Researching harm and benefits
Humans throw away a lot of plastic and other man-made stuff, and birds around the world are using these things in their nests, says the new study. Birds from different places do this – like seabirds sometimes use fishing nets, ospreys use baler twine, city birds can sometimes use cigarette butts, and blackbirds in Europe use plastic bags.
Kate Yakimchuk research nests materials Animals 16 November 2023
Unique parrot voices: A new study
Parrots are really good at talking and making different sounds. A study about monk parakeets found something interesting. Each parrot has a unique way of talking, like a special "voice print."
Kate Yakimchuk research parrots communication languages Animals 16 November 2023
How AI changes bird communication: A new study
Scientists are doing something new with big data and artificial intelligence (AI). Instead of just studying one kind of bird, they're using these technologies to understand entire groups of birds that live across different parts of the world.
Kate Yakimchuk research communication Animals 15 November 2023
Swan myths: Learn more about nature
Swans tend to be one of the most beautiful wild birds that represent love, devotion, and purity. While these amazing birds have lots of great features, they are also surrounded by various myths coming from legends and cartoons.
Kate Yakimchuk wildlife nature myths Animals 15 November 2023
How birds feed their chicks: Nature is amazing
Birds can be great parents, so they take good care of their chicks - they feed and protect them. But how do they manage to feed their chicks in their nests without even having hands?
Kate Yakimchuk parenting feeding nature Animals 13 November 2023
Cats hunting birds: Pet owner's tips
Cats are natural hunters - and they tend to be very successful and skilled in it. Meanwhile, when your domestic cat hunts birds, it can be quite unpleasant - your cat can fall out of your window, or kill birds inside your house.
Kate Yakimchuk pets cats hunting tips Animals 9 November 2023
Vocals play part in problem-solving: Studying on birds
New research looked at the European starling, which is known for its incredible singing. These birds are not just good at singing; they're also great problem solvers.
Kate Yakimchuk research intelligence Animals 5 November 2023
Not great for birds: Help wildlife properly
Feeding birds can help them survive cold and dark months easier, so it's a great idea! If you love feeding birds, then you should remember that some foods are actually bad for their health.
Kate Yakimchuk food health Animals 2 November 2023
Protect a bird feeder from squirrels: Tips that work
If you want to help local birds to survive cold months, then you should make a bird feeder and put some seeds, nuts, or other bird food inside. Squirrels often try to steal bird food, so you should try to protect it from them. But how can you do it?
Kate Yakimchuk squirrels food tips Animals 2 November 2023