Once abundant throughout southeastern Australia, the critically endangered plains-wanderer is now on the brink of extinction ...

During guided outings in a small motorboat along a Malaysian river, we would also see purple herons, endangered storks, and — a highlight of the trip — an orangutan.

From fiery scarlet to subtle amber, these birds often flaunt this color for reasons beyond just looking pretty, many rely on ...

And, as I recently discovered, there are also multiple plants with flowers that look like birds. Of course, there are ways to ...

We weren't sure what to expect from our orange juice taste test. Many editors and staff members admitted they buy the same juice over and over without questioning it, so what would they make of having ...

Throughout my life, chickens have had a presence. When I was very little, I was inundated with dozens of yellow fluffy chicks ...

Scientists find that 82 percent of birds-of-paradise species show biofluorescence, often on their feathers, throat or inner ...

I love spring … the colors, the smell, the sounds of singing birds. After a winter of gray skies, white landscapes and no smells — I just love spring. I am fortunate enough to spend a ...

Off in the distances I can hear the familiar scream-like call of a blue jay. The sound pierces through the yellow and orange autumn maple leaves on a crisp blue sky day. I sit enjoying the sunshine, ...

Wading through a clear knee-deep tidal pool in coastal Florida, I was trying to move slowly, to avoid disturbing a gorgeous American oystercatcher napping on a small sandbar. Oystercatchers are ...

The color of an egg yolk, whether it is orange or yellow, is determined mainly by the hen's diet and living conditions. While darker yolks are associated with higher nutrient content, all eggs ...

A new strain of bird flu has been detected in US dairy cattle, raising concerns about its potential transmission and impact on livestock and public health. The USDA confirmed that highly pathogenic ...