Birds, for the most part, do not live in nests. These complex structures, sometimes meticulously assembled for more than a ...

When exposed to a pathogen, black garden ants (Lasius niger) tinkered with their nest layout in ways that could slow the spread of disease, a new study suggests. Several animals are known to alter ...

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The animal kingdom is a beautiful place, packed to the brim with diversity. One of the most iconic symbols of the animal ...

Most people are not mystified by this trick — everybody has seen videos attesting to cats’ acrobatic prowess. But for more ...

I had great expectations when it came to our years as empty nesters. I had heard it was the best time in a marriage, a period ...

A recent analysis suggests the design of some birds’ nests varies because of culture, rather than genetics or environmental ...

Hibernation is a survival strategy employed by a range of animals including rodents, bears, primates and even birds. Here are ...

Fishers, omnivorous members of the weasel family, were completely eliminated from Pennsylvania during unregulated hunting and ...

If a bird gets inside, their feces and urine could also pose health problems, and they could damage insulation or other materials to make nests. Large wild animals: As large animals like deer and ...

From the immense strength of the African bush elephant to the incredible lifting power of the dung beetle, the animal kingdom ...

According to the Boulder Police Department’s Facebook post, last year, animal protection officers worked with a community ...