Each time theropods reached giant (>1000 kg) body sizes, their femora (thigh bones) attained many similar aspects of shape, but also more of those “birdlike” traits kept accumulating (and convergently evolving) along the theropod family tree, and even in some giant forms, and especially ...
determining the pitch of a sound. For example, a low-pitched sound has a low frequency, like a bass drum. A high-pitched sound has a higher frequency, like a bird’s chirp. Hearing different frequencies enables animals
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To observe a bird using a spotting scope. Scope That at which one aims; the thing or end to which the mind directs its view; that which is purposed to be reached or accomplished; hence, ultimate design, aim, or purpose; intention; drift; object. Your scope is as mine own,So to en...
home to one-horned rhinos, Asian elephants and Bengal tigers. Such animals are highly prized on the black market. Koh’s drones may help rangers to scan thousands of hectares of national park to identify and flush out poachers, as well as to monitor forest growth and deforestation due to ...
Whether you’re a lizard, croc, bird or mammal, a biceps is a biceps is a biceps; more or less-ceps. But the biceps still has a clear evolutionary history and Darwin would gladly flex his biceps to raise a pint in toast to it. So now we know a muscle better. That’s two ...
Fully electric cars that can seat seven people are as rare as black rhinos, the Philippine dwarf kingfisher and trains that arrive on time. Which presents the new Peugeot e-5008 with a big opportunity to steal a march on other brands. You see, while all manner of electric SUVs can be ...
helps to indicate rainforest-safe products. TheForest Stewardship Councilidentifies responsible sources of forest products. TheRoundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)certifies more sustainable palm oil practices. And theBird Friendlycoffee certification of the Smithsonian’s Migratory...
The park shelters a large hippo herd, more than 520 bird species, a healthy lion population and critically-endangered Eastern Black rhinos. Giraffes roam the savannah in Akagera National Park. Dana Allen | Wilderness Safaris "Akagera's story is nothing short of remarkable," says Park Manager ...
When I asked for suggestions last year, you wanted more coverage of other people’s stuff, and so I did that to a degree, reviewing the All Yesterdays and Unfeathered Bird books. And then I fell off that wagon, which I may come back to. But along the way I realized I don’t enjoy...