As someone who studies bird behavior for a living, I find 'Duck Date' both appalling and mesmerizing. Ducks are complex animals, so reducing them to the recipients of bread 'wooing' is just ridiculous. Yet, I can't look away from this trainwreck of a show. It's educational in what NOT to …

We must consider the ripple effects. Birds are integral to many food webs. Losing these critical species would mean some plants wouldn't be able to reproduce due to a lack of seed dispersal, resulting in a decline in biodiversity. Imagine walking through forests without hearing any birds or seeing vibrant …