No longer. Vanya and his father, Sievert Rohwer, an influential feather researcher and curator emeritus at the Burke Museum at the University of Washington in Seattle, believe that the tiny filoplume ...
Feather mites are microscopic arthropods that inhabit the plumage and skin of birds, occupying specific microhabitats on their hosts. These mites exhibit extraordinary morphological diversity and host ...
Nature's wonders include birds that subtly shift their appearance throughout the year. These transformations, driven by seasons, breeding cycles, diet, and feather wear, range from dramatic camouflage ...
Keratinase production and the biodegradation of feather waste represent critical areas in the sustainable management of agro-industrial by-products. Keratinases are specialised proteolytic enzymes ...