Fragile ground: Peregrine falcon chicks nesting at a limestone hill in Ipoh. — Photo courtesy of Perak Malaysian Nature Society branch. IPOH: The presence of peregrine falcons in Peninsular Malaysia ...

Peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus) often nest on bridges over rivers and other waterways, resulting in the need for mitigation planning for bridge maintenance and reconstruction. However, mitigation ...

Flame retardants are chemical compounds added to fabrics and plastics to keep them from burning easily, but these can be toxic. Now a team of researchers from Spain and Canada has detected some of ...

The peregrine falcon is a bird of many contradictions. Officially designated Falco peregrinus, or “wandering falcon,” it is known for exceptionally long migrations, yet humans have held it captive ...

Birds of prey or raptors, as they are known, are thrilling birds, characterised by their intensely focused eyes, sharp talons, hooked beaks and mastery of flight. Their appearance and presence send a ...

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Flame retardants are chemical compounds added to fabrics and plastics to keep them from burning easily, but these can be toxic. Now a team of researchers from Spain and Canada has detected some of ...