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- Birds - National Geographic Kids
Birds are warm-blooded vertebrates (vertebrates have backbones) and are the only animals with feathers Although all birds have wings, a few species can't fly
- Bald Eagle | National Geographic Kids
A bald eagle's white head may make it look bald But actually the name comes from an old English word, "balde," meaning white These graceful birds have been the national symbol of the United States since 1782 Bald eagles were on the brink of extinction because of hunting and pollution But laws created almost 40 years ago have helped protect them, and they've made a comeback Female bald
- 50 Birds, 50 States - National Geographic Kids
50 Birds, 50 States Barry the bald eagle soars from coast to coast to meet state birds and learn about their homes Each episode is an animated rap music video focusing on the big cities, history, landmarks, and significant geographical areas of each state
- Superb Birds - National Geographic Kids
Owls, ospreys, and more!Sea eagles have a pretty amazing way of fighting off intruders! Watch them whirl in this video
- The unlikely comeback of America’s most endangered songbird
Conservationists went to dramatic lengths to save the birds, including pumping boiling hot water into the ground to ward off fire ants
- The surprisingly relatable reason why some birds get cranky
A new study shows that one group of Galápagos yellow warblers responds to intruders more aggressively than others It adds compelling new evidence to a theory about angry birds
- These birds carry a toxin deadlier than cyanide - National Geographic
New Guinea is home to some of the world’s most toxic birds Why they contain poison, and how they withstand it is still a source of scientific mystery
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