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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

[ #ConspiracyofGoodness ]

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...

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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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I just read about you in the Harvard Magazine. What you are doing is SO GREAT!

~ Nan, USA

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Making Mindfulness a Habit

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

Mindfulness can help you lead a less stressed and happier life! Here are some ways you can start to incorporate mindfulness into your life.

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Long live the Queen! 👑 We mean the queen of ants, termites, and wasps in this case! 🦟⠀
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Being a queen is no easy feat. Particularly, it seems, if you’re a bug. ⠀
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These royal breeders have a lot of work to do, and for most of us their efforts go unnoticed. But, get ready to be wowed by them in our latest article! ⠀
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Buzz on over to the link in our bio to check out the article! Watch the informative and entertaining animated videos by TED-Ed (@tededanimation) for a peek inside the lives of these overlooked critters! 🔎⠀
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Volunteering not only makes the soul feel good, but it is actually great for your physical health too! 💫⠀
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Do you have a favorite organization you like to volunteer for? Tell us about them in the comments! 👇🏼

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Curiosity and human history go hand in hand. But what about the history of the food on our plates? 🤔🍽️⠀
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Our most recent Saturdays Around the World trip takes us to the town of Seasalter, located on the southeastern coast of the UK, to visit Stephen Harris, the owner of the highly-rated pub, The Sportsman (@sportsmankent).⠀
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Watch the delectable video by Perennial Plate (@perennialplate) to learn how Stephen is creating a menu that celebrates the rich history behind each local ingredient served at his restaurant. ⠀
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Explore the link in our bio, It will transform your curiosity about the origins of your favorite culinary resources into a joy-filled obsession! 🥘⠀
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You'll never know what your actions set in motion, but you can do your best to make it good.

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Yikes! It's the terminator! But wait, is he made of a strainer and an old flashlight? 😮⠀
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Today's article is a true celebration of human ingenuity, as we are introduced to Peter Kokis of Brooklyn RobotWorks (@brooklyn_robotworks)! 🤖⠀
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Watch the mesmerizing video by We Are Films (@wearefilms) to learn how he creates other-worldly exoskeletons using things that are probably lying around in your junk drawer. 📎⠀
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Explore the link in our bio, you won't believe your eyes! 👀⠀
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Image courtesy of Peter Kokis of Brooklyn RobotWorks

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You've got this ☀️

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On or off the field, different people with different backgrounds expand the potential of a team. ⚽️ 🏈 ⚾️⠀
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There's a whole lot of untapped potential sitting on the sidelines, so how will future generations learn to take the game to the next level? ⠀
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Watch the inspiring video by the New York Times in our article to unlock the possibilities that can play out when we re-assess the key players on our teams.⠀
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“You’re not going to dream it unless you can see it.”—Carol Hutchins, Head Coach, University of Michigan⠀
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Special shout-out to Edniesha Curry, Meredith Flaherty, Muffet McGraw, and Carol Hutchins!⠀
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Do you have a coach or mentor in your life that you look up to? Share this article with them! The link is in our bio! 👆🏼⠀
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Tag your besties ❤️ ⠀
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Finding great friends is one of the best parts of life. Begin this week by letting the people who mean the most to you know!

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Have you ever discovered a part of yourself within a character in a book? 📖⠀
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Something happens to us when we connect deeply to a passage or character in literature. When you see your experiences reflected in someone else’s story, it can feel like you aren’t alone anymore. ⠀
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This is the exact feeling that inspired Jason Reynold's dream to create stories that others will identify with! ⠀
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Click the link in our bio to view our latest article and find out how Jason's work is echoing throughout the lives of young readers around the world! 🌎⠀
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Special thank you to CBS This Morning (@cbsthismorning), and creator of the film "Dear Dreamer", Kristian Melom (@kristianmelom)!⠀
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