Brain Break Room

Birds Are Cool (Part 1)

March 24, 2022 Sara Taylor Season 1 Episode 14
Birds Are Cool (Part 1)
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Brain Break Room
Birds Are Cool (Part 1)
Mar 24, 2022 Season 1 Episode 14
Sara Taylor

Billions of birds follow their genes for seasonal journeys up to thousands of miles long. That’s right - this episode dives into the fascinating details behind bird migration. Part one of a three-episode mini-series starts with migration basics and goes into the dramatic traits and changes that allow birds to migrate. Organs shrink and expand, insides are liquified, and respiratory systems are pushed just about to the max. Listen to hear all about it!

Sources of Content and Inspiration

A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds by Scott Weidensaul


Credits
Cover art by Abby Armato
Intro and Outro music "In My Dreams" by Freebeats.io
 
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Billions of birds follow their genes for seasonal journeys up to thousands of miles long. That’s right - this episode dives into the fascinating details behind bird migration. Part one of a three-episode mini-series starts with migration basics and goes into the dramatic traits and changes that allow birds to migrate. Organs shrink and expand, insides are liquified, and respiratory systems are pushed just about to the max. Listen to hear all about it!

Sources of Content and Inspiration

A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds by Scott Weidensaul


Credits
Cover art by Abby Armato
Intro and Outro music "In My Dreams" by Freebeats.io
 
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