A Beneficial Role For Orange Pigments In Birds And Animals

A pigment that makes feathers and hair orange helps prevent cellular damage by removing excess cysteine from cells.
The Conversation

To save Australia’s animals, scientists must count how many are left. But what if they’re getting it wrong?

David Lindenmayer receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the Australian Government, the Victorian Government and the NSW Government. He is a Councillor with the Biodiversity Council.
Forbes

First Introduced To Australia In 1788, This Invasive Species Now Kills Over A Million Birds A Day

From island extinctions to nationwide losses, feral and domestic cats have been reshaping Australia's biodiversity for decades at a staggering cost. In the spring of 2019, a sanctuary in Mandurah, ...
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Robert Irwin Stresses Out During Australia Zoo Show When a Bird and a Crocodile Get Too Close for Comfort

Robert Irwin has had his fair share of the spotlight lately, from his 'Dancing With the Stars' victory to his regular ...
The New York Times

For Wild Animals, the Bird Flu Disaster Is Already Here

Scientists are concerned that the H5N1 virus could set off another human pandemic. But it is already putting species under pressure in the wild. By Emily Anthes Every spring, more than 200,000 ...
The Conversation

Lethal bird flu could decimate Oceania’s birds. From vigilance to vaccines, here’s what we’re doing to prepare

Tiggy Grillo receives funding from the Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry as well as all Australian state and territory governments. Simone Vitali receives funding from the ...