10 Fascinating Facts About Ravens
Edgar Allan Poe knew what he was doing when he chose the raven to croak “nevermore” in his famous poem.
Edgar Allan Poe knew what he was doing when he chose the raven to croak “nevermore” in his famous poem.
Use this map to plan your birding schedule ahead of the spring migration.
History is teeming with unlikely heroes—these ones just happen to have feathers and fur.
The New England Aquarium’s retirement area for penguins offers specialized healthcare and a peaceful habitat for elderly birds.
These active backyard birds are more than just cute—they’re hardy survivors that have conquered the continent and are teaching scientists new things about avian evolution.
Avian influenza is causing top grocery chains to put restrictions on egg purchases.
An ornithologist discovered a hummingbird “hive” in Ecuador‘s High Andes—a major departure for the solitary animals.
There comes a point in every child’s life when they ask where babies come from, and some parents—not wanting to explain the details of reproduction just yet—turn to the story of storks. We explore the origins of a myth that has been around for centuries.
The Scottish government won’t be rounding up people’s pets any time soon.
There’s a gooey time capsule in the heart of Los Angeles, left over from an era when saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, camels, and giant sloths prowled southern California.
Was the animal a bird, or a witch?
What are eggs, really? It's complicated.
Bird flu is one of the reasons egg prices have skyrocketed. Here’s what else you should know about the current outbreak of the H5N1 virus among U.S. poultry and dairy cows.
A penguin named Gus captured people’s hearts when he appeared on an Australian beach not long ago. Now he’s ready to go back home.
The 20-year-old nest that starred in the state agency’s first livecam was destroyed by a snowstorm. Now, viewers can tune into watch another eagle pair raise their family at a new spot.
Your Thanksgiving turkey is harmless, but the live bird stalking your backyard might not be.
Bald eagles are powerful symbols of America—but there's much more to know about these quirky birds.
Where there is one hungry raccoon, there are likely dozens, as one unfortunate woman found out.
Three historic cemeteries, designed as refuges of the dead, are bringing their landscapes back to life for native plants and animals.
“Once upon a midnight dreary” begins “The Raven,” setting the mood for one of the most recognizable poems written in English.
Black cats, bats, and spiders commonly appear in people’s Halloween decorations. Here’s why.
What you think you know about the dodo bird is probably wrong.
The aggressive gulls are brazen in swooping in for a bite of grilled cheese.
In past centuries, dinner tables were crowded with sparrows, robins, and even owls. Here are a few birds that are now protected from American appetites.