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Birds of ParadiseLearn about the dozens of species called birds of paradise. Discover the dramatic, brightly colored plumage that sets them apart from their peers.
How to take larger-than-life photos of the world’s tiny creaturesMarch 04, 2024 – Photographer and National Geographic Explorer Anand Varma offers his tips for mastering macro photography—a surprising glimpse into the small world.
‘Selfie’ flamingos in Caribbean resorts are being returned to the wildMarch 06, 2024 – Up to a hundred Caribbean flamingos live in resorts, where they form a backdrop of tourists’ social media posts. Now, bird lovers are stepping in to remove them.
Why does Pantone have a color of the year? It started with ... birdsDecember 07, 2023 – This is the year of peach fuzz, according to Pantone. The company's annual color craze originates in part from the work of a 19th-century ornithologist who described the dizzying array of bird colors.
Meet the vampire flies of the Galápagos IslandsFebruary 15, 2024 – Darwin's famous finches are under threat from these parasitic flies. But new research shows some have a better chance of survival than others.
'The perfect revenge'? Birds are building fortresses from anti-bird spikesJuly 17, 2023 – Despite a plethora of products designed to keep birds off buildings, our feathered friends are sending a clear message: Nice try.
This bird’s protectors are its former hunters: ‘It was my turn to help them’February 06, 2023 – The scarlet macaw population in Central America’s largest wilderness area had dwindled drastically. The Indigenous Miskito people stepped in to help save them.
What made 'terror birds' so terrifying? New fossil prints reveal killer claws.October 12, 2023 – The six-million-year-old tracks of a giant carnivorous bird show that this hunter was not so different from its earlier dinosaur relatives.
Why are ravens suddenly attacking the world’s smallest penguins?January 29, 2024 – Ravens have only emerged as a threat to this island colony of little penguins in recent years. Scientists are racing to understand.
This bird can predict the intensity of a hurricane season. Here’s how.July 28, 2023 – The veery thrush will time its migrations months in advance to avoid dangerous storms in the Atlantic Ocean. How are these birds so attuned to the climate?
These birds help humans find honey. But it’s rare—and getting rarer.January 17, 2024 – Honeyguides, dolphins, and once upon a time, wolves: Humans and animals have been known to cooperate to find food in only a few cases—and a new study helps explain why.
How to plan the ultimate hiking adventure in New ZealandJanuary 21, 2024 – Immortalised on the big screen and beloved by outdoor enthusiasts, New Zealand’s soul-stirring landscapes are its crowning glory. For hikers, completing one of the country’s ‘Great Walks’ is a lifetime achievement.
This spider web is strong enough for a bird to sit on, a scientific firstNovember 14, 2022 – The newly recorded behavior could mean the jorō spider, an invasive species, can provide a small but positive benefit to other wildlife.
Flamingo Flock Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayHundreds of lesser flamingos gather on Lake Bogoria, Kenya, in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
