Parrots Use Proper Names Like Humans Do To Call Out Individuals
Parrots may use names like humans do, showing signs of social understanding and individual recognition.
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Filled with reports about science, along with stories, opinions, and book reviews. Originally only about birds but this Substack now covers a variety of biology, zoology, conservation and health topics. I publish science material every MWF.
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Step-By-Step Evolution Of A Chemical Weapons System By Poison Frogs
Poison frogs appear to have built their chemical defenses gradually.
How Bruce The Broken Beaked Kea Became King Of His Circus
Bruce surprised researchers by turning his physical disability into a successful advantage, both behaviorally and physiologically.
Birds That Invest More Energy Into Parenthood Age Faster And Die Younger
Aging is an evolutionary balancing act with reproductive effort.
Ancient DNA And Spatial Modeling Reveal Pre-Inca Trans-Andean Parrot Trade
Parrots captured in the Amazon rainforest by pre-Inca people were transported hundreds of miles over the Andes to arid coastal areas where they were kept for their colorful feathers.
How Do Introduced Parrots Thrive In Cities?
Are parrots competing with native bird species for essential resources or are they living in unexploited ecological spaces?
Book Review: Hafren: The Wisdom of the River Severn by Sarah Siân Chave
A meditation on the life of a mighty river flowing through the heart of a great island nation.
Species Differences In Vocal Learning By Parrots
Research finds many companion parrots use words in appropriate contexts and uncovers species differences in vocal mimicry, thanks to a crowd-sourced database comprising almost 900 companion parrots
The Old Irish Goat Carries 3,000 Years Of Irish History In Its DNA
Goats tell us how human values changed through time by showing how and where we moved animals through trade or migration.
The Wild Can Be a 'Death Trap' For Some Rescued Wildlife Species
A new study highlights how small poorly known mammals could be a newly-released rescued animal’s worst enemy.