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Birds of A Feather, Read this Circle Together!

By Renee Laroche-Rheaume

From learning how the flamingo got it’s pink to dance with the birds of paradise, this circle will help you spread your wings and soar with this some of the planet’s most fascinating creatures—BIRDS!

Explore the articles in this circle to meet a handful of these awesome feathered friends. Their ways of life hold surprises we’re sure you’ll be talking about for days! If you’d like to meet even more of the awesome animals on the planet, check out our entire animal category.

Image: Crow looking at camera

You’re Probably More Like a Crow than You Thought

25 minutes

By Sam Burns

These birds probably live near you, but have you ever noticed just how intelligent they are? No? Well, you’re in for a treat.

A Closer Look at the Dinosaurs with Us Now!

8 minutes

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

Are dinosaurs still around today? You probably know that birds and dinosaurs are evolutionary cousins, but do you know how we know that? Here's a deeper look at a piece of knowledge we might normally take for granted!

A Bird that Sings Like a Dog… And a Camera?

8 minutes

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

Have you ever heard the song of the lyrebird? These strange birds take the sounds of dogs, cameras, chainsaws, and other birds to create their mating calls!

Image: A red tailed hawk flies with the moon in the background

A River of Raptors

20 minutes

By Sam Burns

If we are looking for inspiration and hope these days, we may only have to look up to find it! There is a river of wonder going unnoticed above us, showing us how the health of our planet is holding up. And thankfully, there's an amazing group of people bringing us these insights.

Image: Lammergeier or Bearded Vulture with wings spread

It’s Raining Bones! (And That’s a Good Thing!)

10 minutes

By Louisa Ulrich-Verderber

When it comes to animals doing good in the world, vultures may not instantly come to mind. But bearded vultures are some of nature's most underappreciated creatures!

Pigeons Light Up the Night Sky

7 minutes

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

What happens when the sky is filled with thousands of pigeons carrying LED lights? The artist Duke Riley is reframing these creatures in a more favorable light and along the way inspiring a little wonder in us all...

Image: Barn Owl in Flight

Ghosts in the Night: How Owls Fly Silently

12 minutes

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

Have you ever wondered how owls fly silently? There's more to it than you may think! These remarkable creatures are yet another example how nature never ceases to amaze us.

Image: Close-up of a cassowary's face

Meet a Living Dinosaur: The Giant Cassowary

7 minutes

By Dr. Lynda

Is it possible to find a living dinosaur in some far off corner of the globe? It is if you count the extraordinary, enormous bird called a cassowary!

Image: Flamingo touching its head to the water with a reflection

How the Flamingo Got Its Pink

5 minutes

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

Did you know flamingos are not born with their vibrant plumage? Their beautiful plumage is actually the result of some pretty incredible science and the remarkable ways nature has evolved to find its way!

Image: Puffins nest on a cliff

Puffins: Ready for Their Close Up!

4 minutes

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

How can a plush toy help us capture nature at its best? Here's a whole new look at puffins (the other amazing black and white bird), and how we are filming their lives up-close!

Turning Birds Into Dinosaurs

12 minutes

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

Is turning birds into dinosaurs possible? Creating the dino-chicken isn't just a scientific dream. The science behind the project is already a reality!

The Secret Life of the Snowy Owl

9 minutes

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

What if we could fly along with the snowy owl as it made its migration? An NPR team decided to follow the remarkable journey of Baltimore, the most studied snowy owl in history, to get a glimpse at what the lives of these mysterious creatures looks like!

Using Bird Vomit to Uncover History!

9 minutes

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

How can owl pellets help us make conservation decisions? It turns out a little bit of gross science can have a big impact! And it's actually pretty cool!

The Unbelievable World of the Birds-of-Paradise

18 minutes

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

Deep in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea are some of the most unique birds in the world. Check out the expedition that set out to photograph and study them all!

The Grand History of the Humble Pigeon

8 minutes

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

Why should we appreciate the humble pigeon a little more? It turns out, pigeons are actually much smarter than we give them credit for, not to mention we share a rich history!

Image: hummingbird

Pollination: Beauty and Key to Life

15 minutes

By Dr. Lynda

Here's one of the most fundamental, yet unappreciated processes on earth, filmed in a breathtaking, fascinating and curious way. You'll never look at an apple or flower the same way again!

Image: Arctic Tern in Fligh

The Evolution of Flight

45 minutes

By Dr. Lynda

Only 4 times in the history of animal evolution did creatures take to a completely new element. After water and land,... they took to the air! The evolution of how and why is amazing, and the photography breathtaking!

Swan Upping: The Ceremony of Conservation

10 minutes

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

What do swans, nifty uniforms, conservation, and Her Majesty the Queen of England have in common?

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Are you ready to level up and disrupt the status q

Are you ready to level up and disrupt the status quo?⠀
We're welcoming Karl Sona back in this week's episode of the Conspiracy of Goodness Podcast! 🎉⠀
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This time we're chatting about disruptive mindsets and the actions that can “level up” the way people are interacting with one another. Tune in to listen to some true gems of insight!⠀
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“Go slowly and just dare to be courageous. Just dare and lean into it.” - Karl Sona (@karl.sona)⠀
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Tap the link in our bio to listen!

Remember that time our CEO Liesl teared up over a

Remember that time our CEO Liesl teared up over a beautiful color-coded spreadsheet? 😂 It’s all about the little things, dear friend.
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What is bringing you joy today? Tell us on the comments!

What's exciting you these days? Share in the comme

What's exciting you these days? Share in the comments! ⠀
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#QuoteoftheDay #Oprah⠀
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Text on a white background: "'Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.'—Oprah"

Can a herd of hungry goats help prevent wildfires?

Can a herd of hungry goats help prevent wildfires? Click to find out! 🐐⠀
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We're heading down to Australia to see how Goathand Cooperative is teaming up with nature to regenerate the land back to its natural state.⠀
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Thank you Happen Films (@happenfilms) for the wonderful video featured in our article!⠀
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Dr. Lynda (@dr.lyndaulrich) joined Robert Glazer (

Dr. Lynda (@dr.lyndaulrich) joined Robert Glazer (@robertglazer_) on the Elevate Podcast to talk about spreading good news, exposing the Conspiracy of Goodness, and her bestselling book, Happiness Is An Option.⠀
Copy/paste this link to hear her inspiring story! ✨⠀
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You just never know what you're going to discover

You just never know what you're going to discover in the woods! 🤷🏼‍♀️⠀
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Don't forget about our April walking challenge with the Atlas Go app (@atlas_go). Each log you complete gets us closer to our goal of planting 125 trees! 🌳⠀
We can do this!⠀
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Tag us in a photo of your outdoor adventures! 📸

Want to live a better life online? ⠀ Tune in on

Want to live a better life online? ⠀
Tune in on April 21st at 6pm EST for our upcoming workshop to learn how, and then share your newfound wisdom with others!⠀
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Join us as the founder of Ever Widening Circles and positive media mogul, Dr. Lynda Ulrich, to learn why the internet has become so seemingly negative, and what we can do to start living a more positive life online AND off.⠀
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She'll teach us 4 simple shifts to transform the world we see, and help usher in a new, more positive era for us all!⠀
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Register using the link in our bio, it's just $10 to attend.⠀
The event is FREE for members of the Conspiracy of Goodness Network!

Have you started going meatless on Mondays? 🥘⠀
If you have: Good for you! It's so great for your body, as well as the planet!⠀
If you haven't: It's never too late to give it a try!⠀
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Our team has taken on a #MeatlessMonday challenge for the past month, and we are all loving the way we feel, physically and emotionally. 🤸🏼‍♀️⠀
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This vegetarian eggplant parmesan was made by our Outreach Coordinator, Renee. She loves to get creative with her cooking and swears by her cast iron skillet! 🍆⠀
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Tell us what you're cooking up in the comments, and be sure to follow us for more inspiration. ✨

Here's a friendly tip we all need to hear from tim

Here's a friendly tip we all need to hear from time to time: Stop thinking and just start doing!⠀
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In 2015, Toronto-based artist Annyen Lam set herself a challenge: every day she would create a new piece of art. Using her internet following to keep her accountable, she posted something every day, and as a result, something magical happened!⠀
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Tap the link in our bio and watch the inspiring video by CBC Arts (@cbcarts) in today's article to see her remarkable Tiny Blades Project. You'll find that the answers to some of our most perplexing internal questions are found after we’ve taken the time to step back and survey what we’ve created!⠀
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Image source: Annyen Lam (@tinybladesproject)

You're capable of so much—don't let "I can't" in

You're capable of so much—don't let "I can't" into your vocabulary, either! Show up, try, and fail if you must. Because even then, at least you will have a better picture of the obstacles you're up against. We believe in you, too. ⠀
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#QuoteoftheDay #WilmaRudolph⠀
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Text on a black background: "'I can't' are two words that have never been in my vocabulary. I believe in me more than anything in this world.'—Wilma Rudolph"

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