Birds

The Science of the Emu: The Paternal Fast

Meet the world's most dedicated father. Discover the Emu and the extreme biology of 56-day Paternal Incubation and Starvation.

The Science of the Honeyguide: Interspecies Call

Meet the bird that talks to humans. Discover the Greater Honeyguide and the extreme biology of Interspecies Collaborative Hunting.

The Science of the Hummingbird Heart: 1,200 BPM

Meet the highest-frequency engine in nature. Discover the Hummingbird and the extreme biology of 1,200 BPM and the Metabolic Redline.

The Science of the Megapode: Geothermal Nests

Meet the bird that never sits on its eggs. Discover the Megapode and the extreme biological engineering of Compost and Volcanic incubation.

The Science of the Oilbird: Echolocation in Caves

Meet the only bird that 'sees' with sound. Discover the Oilbird and the extreme biology of low-frequency Cave Echolocation.

The Science of the Owl Eye: Tubular Anatomy

Why can't an owl move its eyes? Discover the Owl and the extreme biological mechanics of Tubular Vision and high-density Rod cells.

The Science of the Sociable Weaver: Communal Insulation

Meet the world's largest bird nest. Discover the Sociable Weaver and the extreme thermal engineering of its communal 'Apartment Complex'.

The Science of the Zone-Tailed Hawk: Vulture Mimicry

Meet the wolf in sheep's clothing. Discover the Zone-Tailed Hawk and the extreme biology of soaring in a Vulture's shadow.

The Science of the Potoo Bird: The Dead Stump Camouflage

Discover the master of biological acting. Explore the Potoo Bird and its flawless, daylight camouflage as a broken branch.

The Science of the Potoo Bird: The Dead Stump Camouflage

Discover the master of biological acting. Explore the Potoo Bird and its flawless, daylight camouflage as a broken branch.