Bird Mimicry Bird that mimic other birds are the cover artists of the bird world, borrowing sounds and tunes from other birds to use as their own. Some mimicry bird species—mockingbirds, thrashers and ...

Some of the world’s deadliest volcanoes are home to an incredible variety of wildlife, from resilient mammals to rare bird species. Despite the constant threat of eruptions, these animals have adapted ...

A single gene in the shorebird species known as ruffs controls the levels of testosterone in males, and this in turn affects ...

A small population of California burrowing owls is getting a helping hand when it comes to romance—from a team of devoted ...

The highly pathogenic avian flu strain is infecting animals and people on dairy and poultry farms, but mortality is rising ...

New research has revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the traditional view of ...

The age of the dinosaurs may conjure images of large, fearsome reptiles in the minds of many – but those were far from the ...

From noise pollution to rubbish, here are some of the ways we humans have made it more difficult for animals to find a mate ...

Certain birds that gave rise to today’s ducks and geese found sanctuary in Antarctica during a mass extinction event 66 ...

The culling of the illegally released pigs has caused outcry with hundreds of people questioning why they could not be ...

Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food. Found in forests statewide in Missouri, they are a favorite wild edible for many people. Squirrels and other small mammals feast on the ...