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Birds-of-paradise use secret biofluorescence to attract mates
Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.
Birds of Paradise Glow on Mating Parade
Interestingly, birds remain woefully understudied when it comes to the optical extras. Until now, no one had looked for the ...
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Some Bird Eggs Glow Under UV Light—Here’s Why!
Did you know that some bird eggs glow under ultraviolet light? Scientists have discovered the fascinating reason behind this ...
Habitat restoration is a long-haul job. Here are three groups that have endured
Like ferns and the tides, community conservation groups come and go. Many achieve their goal. Volunteers restore a local ...
The ELLE Guide to Australia’s Northern Territory
Ancient petroglyphs, rugged landscapes, and the outback lodges you need to experience in this vast destination.
Invasive Australian crayfish in Texas waters causing concern for wildlife
Researchers in Brownsville, Texas, have been investigating reports of an Australian red claw crayfish, a crustacean that ...
A circumnavigational cruise is an experience unlike any other – and these are the best on Earth
Circle a country or region by sea and you will experience its changing character in a way no other trip can rival ...
Griff Rhys Jones goes across the outback by rail on a great Australian adventure
Griff Rhys Jones is entranced by the vast emptiness of Australia, which you can really only appreciate by train.
Nocturnal basking and deep diving may not be enough to keep crocodiles cool in a warming world
Climate change is pushing crocodiles outside their comfort zone, and there may be a limit to how much their natural cooling ...
Warnings over 'high chance' of Australian cyclone this week
A tropical low forming off the north-west of Australia has a "high chance" of becoming a cyclone in the coming days, the ...