The genes that caused scales to become feathers in the early ancestors of birds have been found by US scientists. By expressing these genes in embryo alligator skin, the researchers caused the ...
In July, Mr Young and fellow ecologist Keith Bellchambers found a feather in a nest near Lake Eyre in South Australia. They say it indicates night parrots are living in the remote region.
The cover of Birds of a Feather: A True Story of Hope and the Healing Power of Animals, features a photo of a veteran embracing a parrot, who rests her head on his shoulder. The image suggests to a ...