Border fences are an increasing threat to Africa's migratory wildlife: In the Serengeti wildebeest will move more than 2000km during their annual migration. Sarah DurantWildebeest rarely stay still for long. With sloping hindquarters, and an easy loping gait, their bodies are designed to move. In the Serengeti ecosystem, for instance, a wildebeest will move over more than 2,000 … [Read more...] about Border fences are an increasing threat to Africa’s migratory wildlife | The Conversation
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There’s a reason why Africa’s migratory songbirds sing out of season | The Conversation
The singing behaviour of migratory birds functions as a rehearsal period before the big show in Europe the following spring. ShutterstockBird song has fascinated scientists for decades. Songs can be intricate, loud and, as it turns out, very important for reproductive success. In many species the males with the most complex songs secure the highest quality breeding territories … [Read more...] about There’s a reason why Africa’s migratory songbirds sing out of season | The Conversation
