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Penguin, an Australian Magpie, was rescued by a member of the Bloom family and nursed back to health. The bird was then released but returns to the house on a regular basis to hang out with the family. See some of the adorable photos of Penguin with his adopted family.
Written by: Jeff Mann
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Scientists set up a row of super-sensitive microphones and had various birds fly above them to record the sound created by their flapping. Owls are known for their silent flying abilities. See how they compare to other birds in this fascinating video.
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The penguin’s unique gait sure is cute. But why do they do it?
A study by scientists was done in 2000 that examined the movement of penguins during their waddle and looked at how much energy is used by their locomotion.
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“Today, nearly 12 percent of the world’s 9,800 bird species may face extinction within the next century, including nearly one-third of the world’s 330 parrot … Read more
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I just came across this lovely, cute penguin commercial for “Monty the Penguin.” This holiday-themed commercial will warm your heart. The CG is fantastic. Enjoy.
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An interesting story was aired on NPR this week talking about a special four-note succession that is played by New Orlean musicians as an indication to strike up the band…people are hearing it come from the trees as well.
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Today brought the opportunity to participate in my first wild bird banding experience. My friend, Dinuk, was invited to help with the banding and was able to invite me along!
I woke up early at 5:30AM and headed over to Zuma Canyon next to Malibu, CA. It is important to get started as early as possible for any bird studies. Birds are very active in the morning when they are searching for water and food. The banding station was ran today from 7AM to noon.
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