The trails of Cerrillos Hills State Park helped Kim Davis develop a connection with New Mexico and find an active outlet ...

New research is providing insight into when torpor happens in some varieties of hummingbirds common to B.C. and how much the birds bulk up for migration.

Environmental regulators and health officials in New Mexico are warning hunters that harmful chemicals known to cause cancer in people have been found at record levels in birds, sm ...

Flamingos, known for their vibrant pink feathers and long legs, have a notable history in Florida and could become its state bird.

Morphy Lake State Park in Mora is so secluded that it’s almost forgotten, making it a perfect spot for peaceful fishing, ...

The park’s entrance greets you with a humble sign, as if to say, “No big deal, just paradise over here.” But don’t let that fool you. This place is more exclusive than a secret handshake club for ...

By Tamara Blazquez Haik Nestled in the thorny shrubs of the dry forests of Veracruz in the Gulf of Mexico, a small bird lights a spark for a promising future. After flying under scientists’ radar for ...

Even though Maine already has 31 official state symbols — including a soil type, soft drink, fossil and insect — there seems to be a tendency to focus on what we don't have. Take for example two ...

Three new state symbols are proposed this year – reptile, amphibian and dog – which would bring Maine's total to 34.

This resurgence has reinforced the flamingo's status as a symbol of Florida, and the bird is frequently featured in the state's cultural products and merchandise. Hilary Flower, a professor and ...