This is the first-ever video of an extremely rare Nordmann’s Greenshank on its nest in a remote Russian woodland. Fewer than 2,000 remain in the wild. A Rare Find in the Bay of Happiness. Not seen for decades, the nest of a globally-endangered bird found in Russia. VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (August 29, 2019) – WCS announced that an international team of biologists made an important discovery, something that had not been seen in more than 40 years: the nest of a globally-endangered Nordmann’s greenshank (Tringa guttifer). This species, one of the most endangered shorebirds in the world, is thought to have … Continue
LEGO Turtle Summer Update
Lego Turtle Update: What has our most famous box turtle been up to this summer, you ask? Some turtley awesome physical therapy! 🐢💪 Learn more about Lego Turtle’s journey: https://bit.ly/2ItlQYu
Saving the ʻAlalā (Hawaiian Crow) – Acoustics Study
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Small but Mighty: Meet the sun beetle
Brighten up your day and learn about the sun beetle in today’s Small but Mighty! This tiny insect is a powerful pollinator with beautiful, distinct markings. Learn even more about the world of insects and see some larger than life friends in Wicked BIG Bugs — open only through Labor Day!
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