Birds

The Science of the Sociable Weaver: Communal Insulation

Meet the world's largest bird nest. Discover the Sociable Weaver and the extreme thermal engineering of its communal 'Apartment Complex'.

The Science of the Zone-Tailed Hawk: Vulture Mimicry

Meet the wolf in sheep's clothing. Discover the Zone-Tailed Hawk and the extreme biology of soaring in a Vulture's shadow.

The Biology of the Weaver Bird: Structural Knots

Meet the bird that can tie knots. Discover the Weaver Bird and the complex structural engineering of its hanging nests.

The Science of the Hummingbird Heart: 1,200 BPM

Meet the highest-frequency engine in nature. Discover the Hummingbird and the extreme biology of 1,200 BPM and the Metabolic Redline.

The Science of the Potoo Bird: The Dead Stump Camouflage

Discover the master of biological acting. Explore the Potoo Bird and its flawless, daylight camouflage as a broken branch.