Animal world
What would happen if 200,000 African mad sparrows attacked an elephant at the same time?
For many people, the idea of a sparrow defeating an elephant is unthinkable.
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Animal world
Sparrows specialize in foraging underwater with super skills of 'diving'
The wings of this bird have a unique mechanism that allows them to both fly in the air, but can also be used as flippers underwater, allowing them to dive deep with incr…
Animal world
Scientists' hack 'the sparrows' brain, teaching them to sing melodies never heard from their parents
To do this, scientists used optogenetic, a technique that uses light to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. They chose
Animal world
Half a century, North America alone lost 3 billion birds
Scientists say the number of birds in the US and Canada has dropped by an astounding 29%, or nearly 3 billion, since 1970. This is a sign of the birth crisis. Thailand i…
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Why do pirates and sailors wear this item?
If you are a fan of pirate movies, you probably won't know Blackbeard pirates or Jack Sparrow ...
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'Google effect'
Is our trust in the Internet making us more stupid? When was the last time you forgot something and did not go to Google or a search engine to find the answer?
Archeology
Discover the smallest dinosaur footprint ever
The 110-million-year-old fossil was identified as belonging to a small dinosaur bird that could easily be held in hand.
Biology
See the tree 'eat meat' sparrow
The warm lid killed and 'eaten' a blue corn sparrow at a garden in Somerset, England.
Animal world
How has sparrow evolved in human society?
The finches have a scientific name, Passer domesticus, which is a small member of the Seine family. It is easy to see small, gray and brown birds in every continent exce…
Animal world
Sparrows feed on goldfish
The video of the sparrow jumps along the pond and drops the seed for the fish that are burrowing to eat Lou Ann Pence, a resident of Illinois, USA, sharing on YouTube in…
Animal world
Sparrows eat seeds but feed them with worms
Because young finches need a high amount of nutrients to grow fast and have a poor stomach function, unable to crush and digest nuts, mother finches are forced to use th…
Animal world
The world of blood-sucking species
The sun snapped the last rays of the day into a tropical forest. The cows and horses on a nearby farm began to doze off and this was the time when thousands of vampire b…
Animal world
Urban birds are more aggressive than rural birds?
Despite having more food, compared to rural birds, birds living in the city seem to be fierce with their own disgust.
Animal world
Australia appears rare albino finches
A new albino sparrow found in Australia, but may not live long because it is easy to become a prey.