The idea ostriches bury their heads when they feel threatened is thought have come from Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder ...

This critically endangered animal, known for its long, thin snout with a bulbous growth at the end, split off from other crocodilian species 40 million years ago.

Limits on building energy projects on at least 34.5 million acres could strongly protect the iconic Western bird. But the ...

In 1981, beachgoers at Marina Beach were surprised to spot hang glider Patty Butler soaring through the skies with her pet cat, Puddy. Originally from New Jersey, Butler, a professional ice skater ...

Once the birds had left, she collected and sold ... which the female ducks had plucked from their breasts to line their nests ...

The reason for this is that woodpeckers need to use this superhero-like pecking ability to carve out shelter, uncover and consume insects, and communicate with other woodpeckers. There are 239 species ...

Numerous “spectacular” orbs seen hanging from a tree in the middle of a popular shopping centre car park have amused Aussies.

A mockingbird has been hanging around — unusual for our wooded yard — imitating a variety of birds. Pileated woodpeckers, ...

As temperatures cool in autumn, many local residents are looking to make improvements to their homes for the next season.

One of the cutest things about hummingbirds is that they love to perch on little swings. Create a DIY swing to help these ...

This is the second piece about the bird feeding season that just got underway. Right now, my feeders are being bombed by ...