BIRDS

Birds take care of their bodily functions a little differently than we humans do—and sometimes seem to use them as a weapon for attacking enemies.

On January 4, 1900, a child was born in Philadelphia. His name was Bond. James Bond. He would grow up to become an ornithologist, and lived a fairly quiet, normal life—until someone borrowed his name.

Pink flamingos mingle with guests during yoga sessions at the Baha Mar Resort, lending a helping beak when necessary.

A stork is proving that long-distance relationships can work. Klepetan, a South African male stork, flies over 8000 miles each year to see his avian lady love.

The new species, dubbed 'Crossvallia waiparensi,' waddled the Earth some time between 66 and 56 million years ago.

Ostriches and emus share many similar physical characteristics, but there are also distinct differences between the two flightless birds. Which makes them sort of like cousins.

The durable little killifish egg can travel along the swan's digestive tract and later hatch, which might explain how some fish wind up in isolated freshwater locations.

Vultures are natures clean-up crew, swiftly flying in to rid our nations highways of roadkill—among other acts that help the environment.

John James Audubon didn't establish the Audubon Society, but he did create of America's most iconic works of natural history, 'The Birds of America.' He also had controversial views about vultures.

An ingenious way to take aerial photos.

The story of how a swashbuckling duck became a sergeant with honors in the United States Marine Corps.

Was the outbreak a true epidemic, or an example of mass hysteria?