Posts by: Brian Nam

The Unique Abilities of Hummingbirds

December 11, 2011 at 5:36 pm

Hummingbirds display exquisite aerial shows that no other birds can imitate. Their anatomical advantage allows them to maneuver their tiny bodies in such intricate ways, like those of an Olympic gymnast; they are able to fly backwards, belly up, and make swift, agile movements during flight. All these unique motions are results of the hummingbirds […]

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Penguins Can Fly… Underwater!

November 14, 2011 at 5:49 pm

The penguins we see at the zoo today are distinctively different from many other birds due to their lack of ability to fly. Although, is flight something that can only be achieved in the air? Penguins might not be able to fly majestically as the bald eagle in the skies, but they’re capable of doing […]

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