44,000-bird collection at risk in Colombia's National University; rescued from heavy rainfall by biologist Andres Cuervo.

44,000-bird collection at risk in Colombia's National University, the country with the most bird species. Housed in metal pull-out drawers in a dilapidated public building, the collection was nearly lost during heavy rainfall in January. The invaluable collection, which includes condors, eagles, and extinct birds, is preserved for science and posterity by biologist Andres Cuervo.