You may have heard that tossing rice at weddings will harm wild birds. This video explains why that myth is not backed up by science, and proves it with chemistry.
Is Uncooked Rice Bad for Birds?
Songbirds have a finite time period in which they must learn to sing. Humans, too, have a limited period to learn to communicate. Neuroscientist Sara Woolley studies the brain science and learning pathways of finches—songbirds who mate for life—to learn more about speech development and pair bonding in humans. This video reminds us that love resides not in the heart but in the brain. Credit: Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute
Learning the Language of Love
This video explores the wide range of chemical and physical behaviors different bird species use to make their plumage stand out or disappear.
Why Are Birds Different Colors?
Flamingos may be associated with tacky lawn ornaments in some circles, but this video is here to show you why these birds are one of the most hardcore animals on the planet. They survive where almost nothing else can. And how do they get to be so pink, anyway?
Why Flamingos Are Pink and Hardcore