BIRDS

A Same-Sex Penguin Couple Recently Welcomed a Chick at a New York Zoo

Elmer and Lima, two gay penguins who coupled up last fall, are now proud foster parents of a healthy baby chick.

Crows are taking over Sunnyvale, California.

Caw and Order: This California City Is Using Lasers in Its Struggle Against Crows

In Sunnyvale, California, anxious residents constantly stepping in bird poop are hoping laser pointers, scary sounds, and fake crow corpses will help scare off the crows that are taking over the town.

This Australian Bird Can Mimic the Sounds of Cameras, Chainsaws, and Car Alarms

The talented lyrebird can mimic almost any sound it's exposed to, including those of cameras, chainsaws, and car alarms.

Cosmo the crow gave some kids in Oregon a lesson in swearing.

A Profane Crow Made Friends at an Elementary School Before Being Expelled

The crow, known as Cosmo, made a stir at Allen Dale Elementary by teaching kids a few choice expletives.

How to Pick the Right-Sized Turkey for Your Thanksgiving Dinner

“What size turkey do I need?” is not an impossible question to answer as long as you have a headcount.

Nearly 24 Species of Wildlife Are About to Be Declared Extinct

The endangered species, including 11 birds, haven't been seen in decades as a result of human interference of their habitats.

10 of the Scariest-Looking Animals in Existence

Scientists estimate that roughly 8.7 million species of plants and animals roam the Earth today. And some of them might haunt your dreams.

Tommaso Boddi, Getty Images // Ken Jack, Tristar Media via Getty Images

Fowl Play: The Mystery Surrounding Fabio's Fatal Goose-to-Face Collision

In 1999, swarthy actor/model Fabio hopped on a roller coaster at Busch Gardens. He returned with a bloody face and a dead goose. But there's more than one theory to what exactly happened.

Surprise! A leopard slug's penis is located on its head.

10 Truly Bizarre Animal Penises

The animal kingdom features a wide variety of penises that vary in shape, size, and function. Here are some of the most unusual of them.

Why Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg?

Pink flamingos’ ability to stand on one leg seems impressive—but it might be less of a balancing act than you think.

Crow vs. Raven: What’s the Difference?

“That’s so raven.” —You, when you spot a black bird with a big curved beak and a diamond-shaped tail.

A female ruby-throated hummingbird headed for her next meal.

Watch Mélanie Barboni, the Geologist Known as ‘The Hummingbird Whisperer,’ in Action

One hummingbird feeder and a single thirsty visitor soon grew to four feeders and more than 200 hummingbird guests.

Beak Havoc: Ravens Keep Stealing Quality Meats From Costco Shoppers in Anchorage, Alaska

Quoth the Raven: “I am going to steal those short ribs straight from your cart and there’s nothing you can do about it. Caw!”

Brown Eggs vs. White Eggs: What’s the Difference?

The color of an egg's shell says nothing about its quality. The only difference between brown eggs and white eggs lies in the breed of the chicken that laid them.

J. Martin and E. Olson, Northland College; from Olson et al. 2021, Scientific Reports

11 Animals You Wouldn't Expect to Glow

Sometimes the trick goes unnoticed. But at least we can use blacklights to recognize the biofluorescent beasts who lay hidden in our midst.

Want to Improve Your Health? Listen to the Sounds of National Parks

Will taking a stroll through a national park make you feel less stressed? According to this study, the answer is probably yes.

Can Bird Poop Damage Cars?

Bird droppings on cars are not only unsightly, they're actually little chemical attacks that can seriously damage the paint finish.

Unusual Half-Male, Half-Female Northern Cardinal Spotted in Pennsylvania

If you’re bird-watching near Warren County, Pennsylvania, keep an eye out for this beautiful rare bird.

Easily Identify the Birds in Your Backyard With the Cornell Ornithology Lab's Free Merlin App

The Merlin Bird ID app from Cornell's ornithology lab helps you identify the birds you see even if you don't have a picture.

What's the Difference Between Buzzards and Vultures?

If you call a buzzard a vulture in the UK, be prepared to get some strange looks. There is a difference between the two birds of prey.

Richard Nixon's presidency was marred by scandal, including a bird massacre.

The Pigeon Massacre That Cast a Pall Over Richard Nixon’s 1973 Inauguration

When entering his second term, Richard Nixon was worried a surplus of pigeon poop would ruin his inauguration. But even in death, these pigeons would have their day.

Bird-Watcher in England Discovers a Hoard of 1st-Century Celtic Coins

Last September, an unnamed bird-watcher found a trove of 1300 Celtic gold coins dating back to the 1st century CE.

Slow-motion footage of birds eating is strangely fascinating.

Watch Birds As They Snatch Food in Slow Motion

A Michigan photographer has filmed birds normally too quick for the human eye while they enjoy a snack.

Why did the turkey cross the road? To peck at your tires.

Fine Feathered Fiends: 6 Bizarre Turkey Attacks

Your Thanksgiving turkey is harmless, of course, but the live one stalking around your backyard might not be.

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