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Nigeria's Hadejia wetlands are a vital stopover for migrating birds: New survey records species found in the park
The Hadejia Wetlands National Park in northwestern Nigeria is a vital ecological treasure, designated as both a globally ...
AllAfrica on MSN11h
SA's National Bird Threatened As Numbers Crash
South Africa's national bird, the Blue Crane, is in trouble. Until just 15 years ago, numbers of this stately bird -- a firm favourite of nature lovers -- were increasing well. But research has now ...
Meet The ‘Transcontinental’ Bird That Can Fly For 80+ Hours Without Taking A Rest. Hint: It Spends Its Summers In Sweden
Migratory birds are some of nature’s most efficient travelers, able to cross oceans and continents in a matter of days or ...
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A Vast Nature Park Spanning Five Countries Has Lions, Elephants, And Africa's Most Jaw-Dropping Waterfall
Whether you're off to see lions and elephants roam the savanna or marvel at one of the world's largest waterfalls, this huge ...
Smithsonian Magazine4d
Scientists Are Tracking Worrying Declines in Insects—and the Birds That Feast on Them. Here’s What’s Being Done to Save Them Both
In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...