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The Ten-Month Marathon: Meet the Bird That Lives Its Whole Life in the Clouds
Of all the marvels of the natural world, few are as astonishing as the common swift (Apus apus). These small birds spend nearly their entire lives in flight, engaging in activities such as eating, ...
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Radar Reveals the Sky as a ‘Living Habitat’ — What This Means for Birds and Wildlife
Look up at the sky—what do you see? During the day, it’s a vast expanse of blue with clouds drifting by. At night, it’s a ...
Living in clouds: Meet the bird that eats, sleeps and lives almost entirely in the sky for 10 months
A remarkable bird spends up to 10 months airborne, eating, sleeping, and even resting mid-flight, pushing biological limits ...
Swift bird in flight with a colorful sky in background. Black swallow. Image with copy space.© Marco Lissoni/Shutterstock.com Of all the marvels of the natural world, few are as astonishing as the ...
The physiology of Apus apus is highly specialized, enabling essential functions, such as feeding, drinking, resting, and even mating, to occur almost entirely while airborne Remaining airborne for up ...
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