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Two Genetic Loci Control Migration Direction in a Small Bird Species

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Genome Spotlight: Freshwater Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

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Avian Deception More Widespread Than Previously Thought

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Some Bats Buzz Like Hornets to Deter Predators

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Earlier Nesting in Chicago-Area Birds Linked to Warming

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 2 min read

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Reptiles are the Real Bird Brains

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Making Waves and Avoiding Beaks

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Amanda Heidt | | 1 min read

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Numerosity Around the Animal Kingdom

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US Pesticide Use Is Down, but Damage to Pollinators Is Rising

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Bald Eagle Killer Identified

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Lessons from Darwin’s “Mischievous” Birds

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