Red-Faced Parrot: Cloud Forest Survivor

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The Red-Faced Parrot(Hapalopsittaca pyrrhops) is a colorful conglomeration of colors, mainly green with red touches on its face, crown, and wings, yellow ear coverts, and dark blue wing and tail feathers.

Some scientists believe that this uncommon parrot and several other members of its genus, Hapalopsittaca, may actually comprise a single species. Which other Andean parrots could belong to this species?

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How It Works: Ultrasonic Echolocation | Supersenses 103

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The human senses of sight and sound shape our perception of the world, but many animals experience far more than we can detect. Insects navigate using ultraviolet light, while blue tits rely on the sheen of their feathers to attract mates. Elephants communicate across vast distances with infrasound, and bats use ultrasonic echolocation to hunt in total darkness. Some creatures possess even more extraordinary abilities—stingrays detect hidden prey through electric fields, pythons sense heat to visualize their targets, and dung beetles use polarized light for navigation. This unseen world reveals just … Continue

Monkeys: Fascinating Creatures Of The Animal Kingdom

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A photograph of a squirrel monkey eating. / Photograph by sharkolot / Pixabay

Monkeys are among the most intriguing and diverse animals in the mammalian world. Belonging to the primate order, they exhibit a wide range of behaviors, adaptations, and social structures that have captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. From the lush rainforests of South America to the savannas of Africa and the forests of Asia, monkeys have established themselves as vital components of their ecosystems.

Diversity And Classification

Monkeys are broadly divided into two groups: New World monkeys and Old World monkeys. New World monkeys, such as capuchins, … Continue