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Rare Okapi Photographed in the Rainforests of Africa
The rare and mythical "unicorn" of Africa has been photographed in the wild for the first time ever!Posted on September 11, 2008 1:53 PM • 3 Comments
New Bird Species Discovered in Gabon, Africa
A gorgeous new species of birds was just discovered in Africa by ornithologists at the Smithsonian InstititionPosted on August 17, 2008 4:23 PM • 5 Comments
Rosellas, Rings, and Speciation: Testing the Ring Species Hypothesis
Crimson Rosella species complex was thought to be ring species -- but is it? If so, this species reveals an unexpectedly complex picture of speciationPosted on August 1, 2008 9:59 AM • 3 Comments
DNA Reveals Tempo and Chronology of Speciation for Dendroica Warblers
New World warblers show us that evolution occurs in brief bursts then lapses into long stretches ruled by the status quoPosted on July 15, 2008 5:54 PM • 3 Comments
The Plight of the Penguins Predicts the Coming Plight of Humans
Research shows that new challenges that are reducing the survival of temperate penguin species -- and that of all marine species.Posted on July 2, 2008 12:03 PM • 1 Comments
Underwater Astonishments
This wonderful streaming video shows the amazing ways that marine life has evolved to fit their environment.Posted on July 1, 2008 8:59 AM • 3 Comments
Blue-throated Hummingbird
Another lovely image for you to enjoy, courtesy of a friend and long-time reader who is currently sending images while vacationing in Arizona and New Mexico!Posted on June 2, 2008 2:59 PM • 0 Comments
Unlikely Hummingbirds
A lovely image from a long-time reader and friend who is currently on vacation, but he found the time to send some pics to share with us!Posted on June 1, 2008 2:59 PM • 4 Comments
What's a Mountain Cow?
It's an endangered animal that is closely related to horses and rhinoceros.Posted on May 30, 2008 8:59 AM • 3 Comments
Two More Avian Anatomy Books -- Free Downloads
Two more avian anatomy books to download, for FREE! But act quickly, or you might miss out on these particular downloads.Posted on May 20, 2008 6:51 PM • 2 Comments
Monty Python's Dead Parrot Discovered
A newly described fossil reveals an earlier evolution and more northerly origin for parrots than originally thought.Posted on May 18, 2008 6:53 PM • 12 Comments
Rufous-crowned Roller
Another lovely image for you to enjoy, courtesy of a reader.Posted on May 2, 2008 2:59 PM • 5 Comments
Pika Life
This streaming video shows you a glimpse into the life of a Pika.Posted on April 25, 2008 8:59 AM • 2 Comments
Rapid Evolution Driven by Invasion into New Habitats
Evolution occurs at lightning speed when lizards are introduced into a novel island habitat. This paper illustrates the intimate connection between ecology and evolution.Posted on April 23, 2008 3:54 PM • 2 Comments
Face to Face with a Wasp
A fascinating streaming video close-up with a wasp.Posted on April 22, 2008 8:59 AM • 2 Comments
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