Reverse the Rollback of the MBTA
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Webbed Feet Are an Evolutionary Hit
March 9, 2020 — From geese and gulls to penguins and puffins, these birds have perfectly adapted to life on the water.
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Listen: Greater Rhea Nests Are Filled With Dozens of Whistling Eggs
January 27, 2020 — Males of this huge South American species mate with several partners, resulting in exceptionally large—and musical—clutches.
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Snow Caves Keep Ptargimans Cozy on Cold Winter Nights
January 13, 2020 — When temperatures plummet, some northern birds create burrows to take advantage of snow's natural insulation.
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Why Great Horned Owls Start Nesting in the Winter
January 6, 2020 — When many other birds head south for warmer weather, these raptors pair up and hunker down.
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Listen to Audubon's President on Why Bird Conservation Matters
December 9, 2019 — David Yarnold shares some of his favorite birding moments and how they moved him.
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How Black Feathers Keep Ravens Cool
December 2, 2019 — Surprisingly, lighter plumage isn't necessarily better in hotter climates.
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The Long, Surprising Journey of the Domestic Wild Turkey
November 25, 2019 — Hailing from Mexico, these birds traveled abroad before eventually landing back on North American shores.
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These Birds Need Their Personal Space
November 18, 2019 — Bald Eagles, Gyrfalcons, and other birds of prey keep to themselves, with some pairs maintaining a nesting territory roughly the size of Chicago.
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Anna’s Hummingbirds Are Expanding Their Range With Human Help
November 4, 2019 — Once restricted to southern California and the Baja Peninsula, the species' success is tied to an increase in flowery landscaping and nectar feeders.