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Where Do Ornithologists Study?

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Ornithologists work in academia, federal and state agencies , wildlife and conservation organizations, and other institutions, such as the World Bank. They study birds in their natural habitats or in the laboratory. Is a bird watcher an ornithologist? A lot of bird watchers refer to themselves as an amateur ornithologist , because they observe the … Read more

Why Do Dragon Flies Fly Back And Forth?

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Like all insects, dragonflies are technically ectotherms (“cold-blooded”), but that doesn’t mean they’re at the mercy of Mother Nature to keep them warm or cool. Dragonflies that patrol (those that habitually fly back and forth) employ a rapid whirring movement of their wings to raise their body temperatures . How does a dragonfly fly? Dragonflies … Read more