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Greenland bird nest oldest on planet


gyrfalconWhile most birds make seasonal nests depending on the circumstances each year, one bird that nests in Greenland has laid down roots that stretch back millennia. The gyrfalcon, which is the largest type of falcon, nests in the craggy cliffs of Greenland, among other Arctic locations. But they may be forced to move with the climate if things continue to warm up. Read the full story

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Icelandic puffins in worrying decline


puffinThe puffin population in Iceland’s Westman Islands has fallen so dramatically over recent years that the species will likely be put on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) watch list. Read the full story

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