In the forests of Europe, a snail begins to glow and pulse in neon hues. It’s not alive in the way it once was, it’s ...

Birds worldwide share a unique alarm call to warn each other about brood parasites like cuckoos. This vocalization, a blend of instinct and learned behavior, has been observed across 21 species ...

European cuckoos lay very different eggs depending on the host species. Genetic analyses have revealed how this adaptation is inherited without leading to speciation.

After scrubbing, it's crucial to completely remove all traces of vinegar from the birdbath. Rinse the birdbath several times ...

A unique long-term study, in which biological samples were collected from the same population of blue tits over a 30-year ...

Learn how the kildeer uses a distraction display to lead a predator away from the nest by faking a broken wing.

Cowbirds also closely follow livestock and catch insects disturbed by the large animals’ movements and feed upon seeds that ...

Bird baths are essential for the well-being of our feathered friends, providing a source of fresh, clean drinking water and a ...

Penn State researchers say the invasive insect likely developed the natural defense by feeding on the tree of heaven.

The green-banded broodsac doesn’t just infect its host, it puppeteers it. Inside the snail’s body, it grows and pulses until the snail becomes a living lure for birds. Every flicker of light in the ...

AP, is a disease caused by parasitic worms. A seabird or shorebird consumes the parasite, which matures and lays eggs inside ...

Access to fresh, clean water is vital for birds but, with prices rising daily, garden expert Alan Titchmarsh has shown how to ...