Scientists study birds for many reasons to determine which species need immediate protection or to further their understanding of how to protect the environment. From their studies, they usually find that birds are pretty amazing. One bird,
Small bats are bad at converting energy into muscle power. Surprisingly, a new study led by Lund University in Sweden reveals that this ability increases the faster they fly.
As the full Moon rises, so too does the Northern black swift (Cypseloides niger borealis). When this little bird migrates from the Rocky Mountains to the Amazon rainforest, researchers have found it uses moonlight to regain its energy.