The length of telomeres, the DNA fragments that protect the ends of chromosomes from deterioration, could be an indicator of life expectancy in the southern giant petrel (Macronectes giganteus), an ...

Southern giant petrels live on Signy Island in Antarctica. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or ...

TWO brave — and lucky — surfers had a close encounter with a southern right whale in waters of Petrel Cove on Sunday when the giant of the deep decided to ride the same wave as them. Two surfers got a ...

The Bulletin is a quarterly publication consisting of major articles based on original studies of birds and short communications that describe observations of particular interest. Each issue also ...