Polygamy is (not) for the birds: How different mating practices shape evolution and survival
Researchers at Rice University have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating ...
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Study Unearths ‘Elemental Birds’ And Their Origins From Earth, Wind, Water And…Fire?
This mass extinction created a significant ecological vacuum, setting the stage for the diversification and evolution of modern bird species. In the aftermath, birds evolved rapidly, adapting to a ...
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The Factors That Make Bird Sounds So Diverse Across The World
An analysis of 140,000 vocalizations from 77% of bird species showed that beak size and geography play a big role in the way ...
Possible evidence of bird flu vaccinations driving virus evolution
A team of virologists, infectious disease specialists and pathobiologists affiliated with several institutions in China and ...
Most birds adapted to spending winter in Michigan can handle below-zero cold
Birds that typically stay in Michigan over the winter can handle even these temperatures. But other birds may struggle to ...
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Polygamy is (not) for the birds
Researchers have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time. Researchers at Rice University have ...
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Birds Are Bad Polygamists and Often Revert to Monogamy
Researchers at Rice University have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time. In a recent paper ...