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World Migratory Bird Day 2024

Every year, billions of birds make seasonal movements called migrations. Along the way, they utilize stop-over habitats to refuel, and for many of these birds, insects are on the menu.

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Birds with Sam Ivande

Dr. Sam Ivande, the Bird Conservation Coordinator at the Global Center for Species Survival, discusses his journey into ornithology, bird conservation and community science.

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Saving Species Challenge

The Indianapolis Zoo has selected the ten finalists in the running for its $1 million Saving Species Challenge.

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Spring Species

The best thing we can do as good stewards of the Earth is to give creatures the space and time they need to wake up from winter slumbers.

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Not-So-Spooky Species

It’s far more horrifying to consider a future without these and other essential species with unearned reputations for being scary.

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Lungs of the Earth

Most of the planet’s oxygen comes from the ocean. So it’s fitting that the United Nations refers to our ocean as the “lungs of the Earth.”

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World Parrot Day

World Parrot Day celebrates the diversity of these intelligent, colorful birds and raises awareness of conservation needs.

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