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5 minutes
[ Nature ]
Wish You Could Nap More? You’ll Be Jealous of These Birds!
By Sam Burns
What if all the wonder and awe we need is right under our noses—or perched above our heads? It may seem like it’s too simple to really work, but we have a scoop on bird naps that will have you seeing the world with a little more delight as you spot these incredible snoozers!
6 minutes
[ Nature ]
The Fascinating Secret Behind How Birds Sing!
By Sam Burns
From the beauty of the dawn chorus to the strange wonder of hearing a parrot talk like one of us, birds never cease to amaze us. But how do they make such an astonishing array of sounds? You will never walk through a park or your yard the same after this!
11 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Meet the Birds Keeping You Safe in Flight!
Did you know that one of the greatest threats to our safety as we board a plane and fly off to our destination is BIRDS!? Luckily, some ingenious airports are turning to one of the world’s oldest sports and taking some inspiration from the natural world to keep us safe!
10 minutes
[ Saturdays Around the World ]
A Celebration of Falconry, Shakespeare, and 1000 Years of History!
What do falcons, William Shakespeare, modern English, and ancient hunting techniques have to do with each other? The answer starts with the beautiful art form of falconry.
6 minutes
[ Nature ]
Meet the 97-Year-Old Saving Thousands of Bluebirds!
By Sam Burns
Can one of us really make a difference? After hearing the story of Al Larson, there’s no doubt!
20 minutes
[ Nature ]
A River of Raptors
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.
10 minutes
[ Nature ]
It’s Raining Bones! (And That’s a Good Thing!)
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!
10 minutes
[ Animals ]
Meet the World’s Fastest Animal
By Sam Burns
Turns out, we can team up with nature’s quickest creature to increase our productivity and reduce our impact on the environment! Without further ado, let’s make the introduction.
5 minutes
[ Animals ]
How the Flamingo Got Its Pink
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!
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Grand History of the Humble Pigeon
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!
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
A Bird that Sings Like a Dog… And a Camera?
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!
7 minutes
[ Animals ]
Pigeons Light Up the Night Sky
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…
15 minutes
[ Animals ]
Pollination: Beauty and Key to Life
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!
12 minutes
[ Animals ]
Turning Birds Into Dinosaurs
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!
18 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Unbelievable World of the Birds-of-Paradise
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!
10 minutes
[ Animals ]
Swan Upping: The Ceremony of Conservation
What do swans, nifty uniforms, conservation, and Her Majesty the Queen of England have in common?
45 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Evolution of Flight
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!
