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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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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The Science Inside Our Brains!

By Renee Laroche-Rheaume

Take a wild ride into the world of neuroscience as we explore the power of the networking hub of our bodies’ nervous system!

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The critters of our world make basically EVERYTHING possible! 🌍⠀
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If you love ice cream and cheese, you'll want to learn about the importance of leafcutter bees! 🍨🧀⠀
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Alfalfa flowers are a leafcutter bee's favorite food. But to get to the pollen and nectar hidden inside, these bees have evolved a knack for breaking into this rather sneaky bloom.⠀
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We guarantee your appreciation for their snacking process will hit you right in the face once you see it in action! 🤦‍⠀
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Follow the link in our bio to check out our article and watch the video we featured by Deep Look (@kqedscience) to get an up close and personal view of these fascinating little pollinators. 🌿🐝⠀
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We're really clinging onto this thought as we experience our first snowfalls here in Vermont! ☃️ ❄️

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Today we are being reintroduced to some of life's most important lessons through a few of the wisest (and smallest!) competitive chess players! 🏆⠀
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Demonstrating wisdom far beyond their years, the young champions at the Elementary Chess Championship remind us about the importance of being a good sport, having drive, and treating others with fairness. 🙌🏼⠀
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Perhaps their words resonate with us so deeply because they are lessons we were taught as kids, and maybe, as we’ve grown up, forgotten from time to time?⠀
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You are sure to catch a case of the giggles from the hilariously cute mini-documentary by Jenny Schweitzer Bell and The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) featured in our article! 🤣 Follow the link in our bio to check it out!⠀
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Image Source: Sgt. Brandon Banzhaf// US Army

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Glide into today's article to learn about the graceful daredevils who are LITERALLY skating on thin ice! 🧊⠀
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From a very young age, we start asking questions about the world around us. We learn science, mathematics, and physics in school, and maybe a biology lesson here and there. But we rarely apply them to nature. ⠀
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Witness these elements come together to create a sport that is equally as stunning as it is dangerous! ⠀
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You won't want to miss the mesmerizing videos by National Geographic (@natgeo), Great Big Story (@greatbigstory), and NPR's SKunk Bear! 🎥⠀
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Image Source: Paxton Woebler//Wikimedia

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#ThursdayThoughts

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When life gets busy, as it inevitably does, how do we keep from losing our metaphorical "marbles"? 🤪⠀
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Much like infants, too much stimuli can leave us tired and overwhelmed. But, with the right combination of sleep and self-care, we can be empowered to tackle whatever life throws at us! 😴⠀
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The fantastic animated video in our article by The School Of Life (@theschooloflifelondon) teaches us how to effectively sift through the things that are causing us stress and anxiety in order to create a more well-balanced lifestyle. ⠀
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Click the link in our bio to learn some helpful tips about how we can calm our minds while getting the most out of each day. 🤗⠀
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Holy smokes, it's November! But there's no need to stress friends, the latest edition of The Conspiracy Chronicles has been published! 🎉⠀
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This month, we are focusing on a problem that many of us face during the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season... STRESS. 😱⠀
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Click the link in our bio to learn some handy techniques on how to manage stress and focus on MINDFULNESS, something we could all use a little more of! ✨🧖‍♀️🏼✨

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Most of us remember when this picture had the world tangled in a wild debate back in 2015, but have you ever stopped to wonder why we all perceived it so differently? 🤔⠀
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Turns out, our brains are easily tricked when it comes to color! It probably won’t come as a surprise that you and I don’t see the world the same way. ⠀
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Follow the link in our bio to check out our article where we unwind the complexities of color and its effect on the human brain! 🧠⠀
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Watch the great videos we featured by Buzzfeed Multiplayer (@buzzfeedmultiplayer) and WIRED (@wired) to decide for yourself... Is the dress blue and black or white and gold? 👁️⠀
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Photo Credit: Matt Hendrick//Flickr

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