Birds
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Why chickens are so much more than “bird brains”
Chickens, like many other animals, are resplendently different from one another. They can be therapy birds, worried mothers, helpful friends, impressive memorizers, and more, says anthropologist and writer Barbara J. King.
Posted Apr 2019
Here’s why dinosaurs matter
They’ve become synonymous with the failure to adapt, but dinosaurs were actually marvels of speed, size, power and versatility, explains paleontologist Kenneth Lacovera. And they could represent one of our best hopes for the future.
Posted Sep 2017
Are you smarter than a pigeon?
Before you answer “Yes!” -- look at these three quick scenarios. And if you learn you’re a bit bird-brained, remember: intelligence is all relative, says psychologist Ben Ambridge.
Posted Jul 2017