How do birds dazzle with colour and stay camouflaged?
23 Mar 2020

How do birds dazzle with colour and stay camouflaged?

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Researchers unravel the mystery of the colour of birds with Australasian lorikeets. This development in the understanding of bird feather colours shows students an application of their knowledge of ultraviolet light, adaptations and evolution. It is best suited to students … Continued
Feathers evolved more than once
12 Feb 2019

Feathers evolved more than once

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Genetics Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Diversity and Evolution Years: 10 Feathers evolved more than once | Cosmos Feathers evolved more than once | Cosmos Word Count: 247 New evidence suggests that … Continued
The feathered revolution: How dinosaurs became birds
15 Aug 2018

The feathered revolution: How dinosaurs became birds

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Genetics; Living Things Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Diversity and Evolution; Form and Function Years: 10 The feathered revolution: How dinosaurs became birds Word Count: 1875 This in-depth article discusses some of … Continued
The blackest bird feathers rival Vantablack
11 Jan 2018

The blackest bird feathers rival Vantablack

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Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems; Genetics Physical Sciences – Energy Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems; Diversity and Evolution Physical Sciences - Energy Years: 5, 6, 7, 10 The blackest bird feathers rival Vantablack The blackest bird … Continued