Bird banding has long been a valuable tool for studying the movements of migratory birds, providing essential insights into ...

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Researchers from Japan highlight the untapped potential of Japan’s extensive bird banding data, emphasizing its underutilization in ornithology. By applying advanced statistical methods to this ...

on a university campus in Japan. Carrion crows and humans line up patiently, waiting for the traffic to halt. When the lights change, the birds hop in front of the cars and place walnuts, which ...

As avian influenza continues to spread around the world, researchers in Japan are turning to human medicine to protect rare and endangered bird species. Anti-virals are turning out good results in ...

Volcanic Miyakejima in the Izu island chain about 180 kilometers south of Tokyo is a piece of paradise as well as a haven for wild birds. Tairo-ike pond in the southern part of the island was ...

In Japan, ‘cute’ is a big deal. Their own word for it, kawaii (“ka-why-ee”), is more of an ethos than an adjective. Shops and billboards are filled with big-eyed fluffy figures. Every ...

Japanese conservationists are helping to improve the success of a captive-breeding scheme aimed at saving one of the world's ...