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Photo by Angie Yeung Celltei® The Republic of Costa Rica in Central America is known for its incredible biodiversity. The people, known to themselves as “Ticos,” have elected to honor and protect their native lands and animals through their laws and national parks. This desire to respect nature and its many species is now embedded

Webinar: The Grey Way-An Owner’s Guide to an Avian Vet Visit Date: Friday, April 21, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest, Lisa

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—The Avian Musculoskeletal System Date: Friday, April 14, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest, Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian) Date: Friday, March 24, 2023 CANCELED Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine.

Dr. Irene Peppberberg “Zooms” with one of her African grey parrots. Prior to COVID, my parrots were used to my erratic travel schedule—yes, on my return from a trip I’d get the “cold wing” for a bit, but it was a common occurrence for me to tell them on a given evening something like, “You

March 9 “National Get Over It Day” Umbrella cockatooPhoto by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash This not-so-official National Designation Day can sure come in handy for those of us who live with feathered companions. Are you still holding a grudge against your bird for destroying your table leg or chair … or chewing up your [insert item

Every day, women all over the globe exemplify the leadership, collaborative spirit, and dedication needed to make the world a better place by ensuring the health and well-being of wildlife and humankind. This International Women’s Day, as we celebrate the countless contributions of women in every field of work, we wanted to showcase the extraordinary

An avid, photographer Spence Hitchen poses with aglossy black cockatooimage by Spencer Hitchen The world is constantly in a state of flux, both for good and for bad. The bad seems to almost always be the most visible of both because we’re often shocked by changes that hinder and hurt. But good is not always

A Eurasian eagle-owl, nicknamed Fraco, escaped his long-time enclosure at Central Park Zoo in New York City and took up residence in Central Park. Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons There is a simply named Central Park Zoo located in the heart of Central Park in Manhattan (NYC). It is home to many creatures

Webinar: The Grey Way—African Grey Hormones Top 10 Date: Friday, March 31, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest, Lisa Bono, CPBC, owner

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: Pet Bird Hormones Top 10 Date: Friday, March 17, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest, Dr. Stephanie Lamb,

An intriguing paper was just published on tool use in Goffin’s cockatoos (Osuna-Mascaró et al., 2023). The paper builds on previous studies (cited therein) demonstrating that, in the wild, these birds use a tool-kit…multiple objects successively; the human equivalents of crowbars, ice picks, and spoons…to open a particular type of fruit. In her latest blog,

Let’s start this article out with a question: How many of you recognize the voice of a loved one? A friend that you’ve known for some time; the sound of your parents’ voices, your children. Each one of them has developed individual vocal patterns and sounds that we know as unique to them. These “signature”

Valentine’s Day is here, and while you’re preparing to show that special someone how much you care, there are other people who could always use a bit of love—the conservationists all around the world who work tirelessly to protect endangered wildlife. If you’ve got a lot in your heart to give this year, consider donating

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, an opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care. Whether it’s a family member, a significant other, a friend, or a neighbor, there are so many reasons to share love with those around us—and what better way than with a gift that supports wildlife conservation?  Wildlife Conservation

Adult yellow-headed Amazon Image courtesy Anouk Langerak A subspecies of the Yellow-Headed Amazon (Amazona oratrix belizensis) is found only in Belize. There are a couple of other yellow-headed subspecies in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras; but overall the Amazona oratrix is considered highly endangered by IUCN and is listed as Appendix I on CITIES. In 1994 it

February 6, 2023 By Neal Sharma, CWP Senior Manager California has the highest biodiversity and largest human population in the United States. These factors, along with patterns of land use throughout the state, contribute to complex pressures and opportunities regarding ecosystem integrity and human health. Habitat loss and fragmentation are key drivers of biodiversity loss,

The history of LEGO® brand products is rich and varied. Starting back in 1934 (and even earlier if you recognize the ups and downs of the early starts of an emerging company), LEGO began producing assembly-enabled plastic blocks by 1949. The blocks were simple 2×4 bricks that allowed for bricking into various objects. By 1953,