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Feeding And Breeding Frenzy | Arabian Seas 103

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This YouTube video was produced by Love Nature.

Off Oman’s coast, a seasonal explosion of life transforms the reefs into a feeding and breeding frenzy. Nutrient-rich waters fuel a plankton boom, drawing ocean travelers like endangered Hawksbill Turtles(Eretmochelys imbricata) nesting seabirds, and the mighty Whale Shark(Rhincodon typus). Over 500 of these gentle giants, from 9-foot juveniles to 37-ton behemoths, gather to gorge on plankton. Meanwhile, the reef teems with tropical fish, dancing shrimp, and hunting mackerel, all seizing the seasonal bounty. But as the monsoon fades, the cold, nutrient-rich waters retreat, and the reef returns to its tranquil … Continue

Integrative taxonomy – Improved Knowledge Leading To An Increase In Number Of Species w/ Per Alström

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This YouTube video was produced by The Cornell Lab Of Ornithology.

Birds Of The World Discovery Webinar | The Cornell Lab of Ornithology | https://birdsoftheworld.org

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Integrative taxonomy – which involves using multiple independent datasets, such as morphology (plumage and biometrics), vocalizations, other behaviors, DNA, and ecology to assess … Continue

Unraveling The Mysteries Of Storm-Petrels, SmallestSeabirds In The World w. Fernando Medrano

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This YouTube video was produced by The Cornell Lab Of Ornithology.

Birds Of The World Discovery Webinar | The Cornell Lab of Ornithology | https://birdsoftheworld.org

Birds Of The World is the world’s leading academic digital platform featuring bird life histories and data resources for every bird in the world. This global ornithological resource drives scientific research, education and biodiversity conservation around the world.

SPECIAL GUEST FERNANDO MEDRANO MARTINEZ is deputy director of the Chilean NGO Red de Observadores de Aves y Vida Silvestre de Chile, or ROC (a Chilean network of bird watchers and nature lovers) and South American … Continue

Nature Intertwined: Monsoons, Termites, And The Amur Falcons | Birds Of The World Discovery

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This YouTube video was produced by The Cornell Lab Of Ornithology.

Birds Of The World Discovery Webinar | The Cornell Lab of Ornithology | https://birdsoftheworld.org

Birds Of The World is the world’s leading scholarly ornithological platform featuring bird life histories and data resources for every bird in the world. This global ornithological resource drives scientific research, education and biodiversity conservation around the world.

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At the onset of winter, millions of birds from northern latitudes as far away as the Arctic representing the Central Asian Flyway start to arrive in the tropical climes of the Indian subcontinent. Migrating several … Continue

2025 State Of The Birds

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

Birds are telling us that the health of our environment is at stake. Regardless of where you live, birds are asking for your help!

The 2025 State Of The Birds report finds birds from almost all habitats continue to decline. The worst losses are among grassland birds (down by 43% since 1970), but forest birds have been hit hard too. Even waterfowl, which had been improving, are showing steep declines since 2022. It’s time to act to bring birds back.

ACTION: One way you can help is by spreading … Continue