Birds are vertebrate animals adapted for flight. Many can also run, jump, swim, and dive. Some, like penguins, have lost the ability to fly but retained their wings. Birds are found worldwide and ...

These active backyard birds are more than just cute—they’re hardy survivors that have conquered our continent.

Charismatic actor Richard Chamberlain (1934-2025) passed away on Saturday, marking the loss of a true Hollywood legend.

Past societies developed a range of weird and wonderful explanations for birds’ annual disappearance. Some thought they became barnacles, others that they hibernated in cliffs. As recently as ...

These colors distinguish them as some of the world's most dramatic and attractive birds. Males often sport vibrant feathered ruffs or amazingly elongated feathers, which are known as wires or ...

A collection of KS1 Science videos showing some interesting facts about birds, reptiles and mammals. These clips can be used in the classroom to explore how these animals live, hunt and adapt in ...

Did you know there is a wonderful place dedicated to all things hummingbirds called the Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History? It is a wonderful nature preserve in South Carolina that's not ...

Hawaii is home to Laysan albatrosses, with many same-sex pairs observed among them. Albatrosses feed on squid, fish, and krill. They use their sharp beaks to snatch prey from the ocean surface ...

With soaring egg prices and ongoing bird flu headlines, many parents are uncertain about the risks and facts surrounding the virus, a national poll suggests. Most parents say they don't know if ...

With soaring egg prices and ongoing bird flu headlines, many parents are uncertain about the risks and facts surrounding the virus, a national poll suggests. Most parents say they don't know if ...