An Introduction to Imping, the Ancient Art of Feather-Mending
December 22, 2017 —
The practice has been described by kings, mentioned in Shakespeare, and is regularly performed at rehabilitation clinics everywhere.
How a Small Army of Scientists Hopes to Save the World's Rarest Sandpiper
December 22, 2017 —
The Spoon-billed Sandpiper, on the edge of extinction, is finally catching a break after scientists persuaded hunters to become fishermen instead.
December 22, 2017 —
An unusual partnership in North Carolina turned an old Christmas tree farm into vital habitat for the birds—and fragrant oils for people.