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Nearly a million birds shipped from Africa to Asia in 15 years; canaries top the list

By Spoorthy Raman Worldwide, people buy and hunt nearly half of the 11,000 bird species in existence. In Asia, Europe, and ...
Portland Press Herald

African migratory birds threatened by hot, dry weather

MOMBASA, Kenya — Africa’s migratory birds are threatened by changing weather patterns in the center and east of the continent that have depleted natural water systems and caused a devastating drought.
PBS

African migratory birds threatened by hotter, drier conditions

MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — Africa’s migratory birds are threatened by changing weather patterns in the center and east of the continent that have depleted natural water systems and caused a devastating ...

Bird and tortoise fossil tracks on South Africa’s coast – latest findings are world firsts

More fossil tracks of vertebrates have come to light on the South African coast, adding to the picture of an ancient plain ...
WFMY News2

2 African Birds Fly The Coop From NC Zoo

ASHEBORO, N.C. -- North Carolina Zoo officials are asking for the public's help after two African birds got out of their habitat sometime on Friday. Zoo officials believe the two Secretary Birds got ...

The overlooked trade in Africa’s wild birds

Global trade in wild birds is poorly monitored – the risks to wildlife, ecosystems and human health ...
Drexel University

Study of African Birds Reveals Hotbed of Malaria Parasite Diversity

When you think of tropical biodiversity, you may picture flocks of colorful birds flitting through lush foliage—but what you are less likely to imagine is the plethora of parasites and pathogens ...
Forbes

This African Bird’s Superpower May Inspire A Better Water Bottle

A small group of birds, the sandgrouse, that dwell in Africa’s forbidding deserts have long mystified and delighted observers because they absorb and carry water in their breast feathers whilst flying ...