Culture

A Field Guide to the Birds of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
December 21, 2015 — Yes, there are birds in the latest movie, and yes, I IDed them.
Birds in the News
5 Birds That Should Have Been Cast As R2-D2
December 18, 2015 — Celebrate the new Star Wars movie by listening to some birds that belong in a galaxy far, far away.
What Drawings of Birds and Brillo Pads Tell Us About Ourselves
December 15, 2015 — "勛圖窪蹋 to Warhol," a 175-year survey of still life, reveals what our priorities areand how they've changed over the decades.
Cornell's Enormous New Mural Depicts Every Living Bird Family
December 11, 2015 — Artist Jane Kim spent 16 months drawing 270 birds in exquisite detail.
Birds Ring the Environmental Alarmand Inspire Actionin New Documentary
December 03, 2015 — The Messenger tells us that the worlds songbirds are disappearingand we need to heed their warning.
Film
Can't Swing an African Safari in Real Life? Check Out These 13 Photos Instead.
December 02, 2015 — Robert Rosss book explores one of Africas oldest, least-known wildernesses through hundreds of brilliant images.
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Fashion Is the Latest Victim of Climate ChangeAnd Thats Okay
November 19, 2015 — The New York Times Style section explains why fall fashion is falling victim to warming temperatures. Dont roll your eyesget on board.
See Rare, Extraordinaryand NaturalPhotos From NatGeo's New Book
November 17, 2015 — The publication continues its century-long tradition of delivering stunning images from around the world.
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Enjoy These Gorgeous Bird PicsHey, It's Good for Conservation
November 16, 2015 — To save birds, cultivate wonder first, says photographer Gerrit Vyn.
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Reimagining the Wild Turkey
November 03, 2015 — Artist James Yang uses basic shapes to illustrate a bird's form and function.
Illustrated Aviary