Chickadees are known for being monogamous, but it turns out female chickadees will cheat on their mates with more intelligent males.
Read about that, an increasing tiger population in India, elusive ‘ghosts of the forests’ caught on camera, and more!
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The State of Nature Update #28
7/30/2026: India's tigers are booming but concerns remain, elusive Sunda clouded leopards caught on camera, female chickadees prefer smart males, half of migratory bird species are declining, and more