Alisa Opar

Features Editor, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ magazine
About

Alisa Opar is the features editor at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ magazine.

Articles by Alisa Opar

How Birds and Other Wildlife Responded to the Arctic Cold Blast
January 09, 2014 — While animals that winter in the north are adapted to cold weather, not all escaped the deep freeze.
Protections Increase for Migratory Birds in the Caribbean
January 06, 2014 — Whimbrel deaths prompt lawmakers to tighten restrictions.
New Rule Is a Win for Wind, Blows for Eagles
December 09, 2013 — The government will grant permits allowing the industry to harm or kill the raptors for 30 years.
Documentary to Explore Peculiar, Inspiring World of the Federal Duck Stamp Contest
December 05, 2013 — A glimpse inside the only federally mandated, judged art competition.
Why Koalas Have Bizarrely Low-Pitched Calls
December 02, 2013 — The discovery of a novel organ explains the mystery.
Duke Energy to Pay $1 Million for Bird Deaths at Wind Facilities
November 27, 2013 — U.S. government issues the first criminal sentence for killing protected birds at turbine farms.
Record Crowds Flock to See Ancient, Tiny Bird
November 26, 2013 — ‘Goldfinch’ painting draws visitors to normally sleepy New York City museum.  
Japanese Cafés Use Live Owls to Attract Customers
November 11, 2013 — First there were cat cafés, now people are flocking to owl coffee shops.
Fish Become Fathers Postmortem
November 10, 2013 — Guppies show their staying power.
Stunning Photos of the Natural World—Taken Through a Microscope
November 01, 2013 — Weird and beautiful photos from Nikon's Small World competition.