The IUCN Red List, which assesses the extinction risk of species, lists over 100 bird species as extinct since 1500. Sadly, ...

The dodo is often viewed as the classic example of extinction and obsolescence. However, the truth is that countless species ...

Pesquet's parrot, also known as a Dracula parrot, resembles a vulture and has a distinct scream — but its favorite food is ...

Sonoma Botanical Garden’s new Winged Wonders exhibit features giant bamboo sculptures of native birds, some with portals so ...

When the winter snow melts and the spring rain begins, vernal pools appear on the landscape. These ephemeral wetlands form in ...

The northern jacana, a water bird found in Costa Rica. An overview of its physical features, habitat and its unique ...

Yes, there are more birds singing at this time of year. But their symphony is also louder and more energetic than ever—and ...

While that fashion trend thankfully came to an end, kagus have continued to face threats, with predation by dogs and other introduced animals, as well as habitat loss, all causing numbers to decline.

In the creepy crawly world of spiders, this gargantuan South American arachnid cousin has a set of fangs that would make ...

Perched on the western edge of Africa lies Senegal – a country of more than 18 million people and 560 species of birds. Home ...

Some of the most colorful parts of the English language are the many beloved sayings and popular adages that have emerged ...

(WJW) – A large bird that was once completely gone from Ohio has been spotted more and more in recent years. Now, the Ohio ...