by Admin | Jun 22, 2015 | Articles, Conservation
The hihi, an endangered bird species native to New Zealand, might have better survival chances than previously thought. Currently, there are only about 2,000 individuals left in a species that is the only one of its family, and unique among birds. The species has been...
by Admin | Nov 14, 2014 | Articles, Conservation
A recent study found that nearly 600 million birds are killed each year when they fly into windows, leading scientists and bird activists to revisit how best to prevent these deaths. According to Daniel Klem Jr., an ornithologist at Muhlenberg College in Allenton,...
by Admin | Oct 2, 2014 | Articles, Conservation
Half of all the bird species in North America are at risk of a severe population decline by 2080 if the quick moving pace of global warming continues. The National Audubon Society found data in a recent study that yielded troubling new predictions for the North...
by Admin | Jun 26, 2013 | Articles, Conservation, Profiles
With a rich history and wide span of influence, The Audubon Society is one of the most respected names in conservation. Recently, the non-profit organization was the center of a Twitter feud hoax, facilitated by satirical news outfit The Onion, which reported a fight...