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Life on Earth

Hundreds of Andean bird species at risk due to deforestation: New research shows how to protect them

August 21, 2023

Birds native to the tropical Andes, many of which cannot be found anywhere else, are threatened by increasing agricultural development…
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Climate Change

Tropical insects are extremely sensitive to changing climates

September 14, 2022

Insects that are adapted to perennially wet environments, like tropical rainforests, don’t tend to do well when their surroundings dry…
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Loggerhead shrike

Collections

Birds’ eye size reflects habitat and diet, may predict sensitivity to environmental change

August 9, 2021

A new study shows the eye size of birds can reveal broad patterns of their biology and behavior, including where…
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Awards & Honors

Florida Museum honors 2021 Austin, Bullen student research award winners

May 6, 2021

The Florida Museum of Natural History announced the 2021 winners of the Austin and Bullen Awards for student research and…
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rusty-colored bird

Life on Earth

Bright light bars big-eyed birds from human-altered landscapes

October 1, 2020

New research shows the glaring light in human-altered landscapes, such as livestock pastures and crop fields, can act as a…
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