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These Birds Glow To Find Love, And Scientists Still Have A Lot To Learn About Them
In most species of birds-of-paradise, males have the ability to glow to attract mates, adding another element to their ...
Analysis reveals global patterns of trait matching in bird-plant networks
Charles Darwin predicted the existence of a moth with a long tongue based on a comet orchid's nectar spurs. This was ...
These Birds-Of-Paradise Are Glowing. Here’s Why It Matters
Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent, suggesting that this "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.
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14 Fun Facts About Lovebirds, From Their Lifelong Devotion to Surprising Aggression
The cuddly, colorful parrots have become a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Here’s what to know about the famously affectionate ...
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Protected but not safe: Hidden threats to wildlife in tropical forests
Tropical forests lose species due to humans, even inside protected areas. Scientists found that forests near people have ...
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Birds-of-paradise use secret biofluorescence to attract mates
Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.
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Birds-of-Paradise Glow to Attract Mates, Adding a Flashy Element to Their Impressive Courtship Displays
Scientists find that 82 percent of birds-of-paradise species show biofluorescence, often on their feathers, throat or inner ...
Birds of Paradise Glow on Mating Parade
Interestingly, birds remain woefully understudied when it comes to the optical extras. Until now, no one had looked for the ...
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Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent
New research reports, for the first time, the widespread occurrence of biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise. The study, based ...
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Scientists make incredible discovery while studying tropical forest: 'Reasons for hope'
Discover how Peru's Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve could hold a critical answer for restoring biodiversity in deforested ...
Sarasota's Celery Fields: A birding paradise surrounded by growing development
Green space vs. gray space. Birds vs. builders. It’s a tale as old as time in the Sunshine State, the plot of every Carl ...
As bird flu circulates around the country, what’s the risk to Hilton Head’s wild birds?
An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu has been circulating for years, and while South Carolina doesn’t have any major ...