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Study: Fossil bird's skull reconstruction reveals brain made for smelling
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Jeholornis was a raven-sized bird that lived 120 million years ago, among the earliest examples of dinosaurs evolving into birds, in what's now China. The fossils that have been found are finely preserved but smashed flat, the result of layers of sediment being deposited over the years. That
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Research: Vocal communication originated over 400 million years ago
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The use of vocalizations as a resource for communication is common among several groups of vertebrates: singing birds, croaking frogs, or barking dogs are some well-known examples.
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Migratory birds start arriving at Kaziranga National Park
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Assam [India], October 23 (ANI): Migratory birds have started arriving at the Kaziranga National Park, said a park research officer.
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Study reveals difference in male, female ostriches in choosing their group
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 22 (ANI): Cooperation and competition in social groups have varied effects on men and women, which may determine which group sizes function best. This is owing to the fact that each has separate interests, according to a recent study from Sweden's Lund University.
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Researchers suggest how male, female ostriches choose their groups
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): Cooperation and competition in social groups impact males and females differently, which may influence which group sizes operate best. According to a new study from Lund University in Sweden, this is due to the fact that both have distinct interests.
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Vettangudi birds Sanctuary doesn't burst crackers on Diwali for the sake o
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Sivagangai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 18 (ANI): Local villagers of Vetangudipatti and Periya Kollukudipatti village near Tirupattur celebrate Diwali without burning firecrackers from last many years purposely, as they dont want to hurt the birds in Vettangudi birds sanctuary, Sivagangai d
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Tee Birds call shots on Day-8 of DGC League
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The Delhi Golf Club League, being played at the historic par-72 Delhi Golf Club course, features 13 days of hard-fought golf and will conclude in a Grand Finale on October 22.
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Birdsong reveals rare hybrid coupling 10 million years in the making: Rese
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): A team of researchers was able to use a combination of genomic sequencing and song analysis to identify a rare hybrid bird, whose ancestors haven't shared the same breeding location or lineage for 10 million years.
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"She'll do something incredible", Margot Robbie on Lady Gaga as Harley Qui
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): Hollywood star Margot Robbie finally broke her silence over Lady Gaga portraying Harley Quin in 'Joker 2'. The 'Birds of Prey' star is reportedly very excited about Lady Gaga taking on the role of Harley Quinn in the upcoming 'Joker' sequel, officially ti
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Study: Urban forests have fewer bird species than rural
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 2 (ANI): According to a new study conducted by Lund University in Sweden, cities have a negative impact on bird diversity. Even if the forest areas are of equal quality, urban woodlands have far fewer bird species than rural forests.
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Bird diversity is lower in urban forests: Study
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 29 (ANI): According to a recent study done by Lund University in Sweden, cities have a detrimental impact on bird diversity. Even if the forest areas are of the same quality, urban woods have much fewer bird species than rural forests.
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Odisha hamlet declares itself 'Birds Village' to protect migratory birds
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 26 (ANI): Govindpur village in Bargarh district of Odisha has declared itself a "Birds Village" and pledged to protect and conserve the migratory birds coming to Hirakud reservoir every year.
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