The smallest birds on Earth – hummingbirds
Did you know that as many as 58 hummingbird species live in North America? They can beat their wings more than 80 times per second. And when they migrate and cross the Gulf of Mexico they can do it non-stop. Hummingbirds are amazing birds. They are the smallest birds on Earth. Some of them weight … Continue reading The smallest birds on Earth – hummingbirds
On exhibit now: the Subway Station Exhibition – Birds of Mexico City
Birds of Mexico City, a symphony of colors, consists of a collection of the 80 most common birds that live in Mexico City. The birds are made of wood that comes from a natural disaster and are life-size. The objective of the Collection is to bring the citizen closer to the birds of the capital … Continue reading On exhibit now: the Subway Station Exhibition – Birds of Mexico City
The Jäger & Jansson Easter exhibition at Marsvinsholm Castle, Sweden
The Jäger & Jansson Easter exhibition 2018 will be held at Marsvinsholm Castle, Ystad, Sweden, starting on 30 March. A Davit Nava collection of birds made out of post-natural-disaster wood will be on display together with the art works of more than 40 artists. The Marsvinsholm Castle dates back to the Middle Ages but is today … Continue reading The Jäger & Jansson Easter exhibition at Marsvinsholm Castle, Sweden
Xico – building bridges in Miami
Xico, or Xoloitzcuintle, is Mexico’s native dog species and also the first dog of the Americas. According to the Aztecs, the Xoloitzcuintle guided the soul of his master to his final destination. Xico is also the main character in Xico Travesías por Latin America (Xico’s travels through Latin America), a project founded by Cristina Pineda … Continue reading Xico – building bridges in Miami
Saving boobies and turning your feet bright blue
The blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) is an amazing bird. Their peculiar feet are brilliant blue, just as they would be wearing blue socks. Their feet are blue because of their diet; mainly fish. The healthier they are, the more brilliant their blue feet are. However, habitat loss and egg collecting currently threaten the species and the population is … Continue reading Saving boobies and turning your feet bright blue
