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african penguins

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01-31-2021

What Is the African Penguin? Why Is it Endangered?

The African penguin, Latin name Spheniscus demersus, is a species of penguin endemic to the...

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great spotted kiwi bird

01-15-2021

Save the Baby Kiwi Birds! New Zealand Fights to Bring an Icon Back from Extinction

Kiwi birds are a national treasure of New Zealand -...

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hummingbird

12-31-2020

Do Hummingbirds Migrate? Yes, Individually

Hummingbirds are welcome visitors to the garden, but in some...

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blue macaw

12-07-2020

Is the Blue Macaw Extinct? Not Yet!

The blue macaw is one of the most recognizable birds...

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Cooper's hawk

11-10-2020

Cooper’s Hawk Bird: The Mysterious Hunter

A bird of many names, the mysterious Cooper’s Hawk is...

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Roadrunner

10-15-2020

Roadrunners: Where They Live, Etymology, & More

Roadrunners are the most famous bird in the southwest! Whether...

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Cassowary

09-29-2020

Cassowary Birds Are Not Friendly Pets

While all bird species are modern-day dinosaurs, cassowaries need a...

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snowy owl endangered

09-09-2019

The 12 Endangered Birds Most At Risk of Extinction

There are roughly 18,000 species of birds in the world,...

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A Guam Rail walking on stones with a banded leg.

08-06-2019

Top 7 Most Interesting State Birds

The vast natural lands and the diverse species they support...

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penguins

06-16-2019

Are Penguins Birds?

For those of you trying to resolve a quick argument...

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reindeer

05-26-2019

5 Coolest Taiga Animals

The taiga is a harsh place for animals to call...

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Ice cave with plants outside in spring

05-05-2019

Which Are the Animals That Hibernate?

First of all, what is hibernation? Some animals give a...

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are birds dinosaurs

04-02-2019

Are Birds Dinosaurs?

Birds are currently classified by scientists as a subgroup of...

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