Faster than a race car and lethal mid-air, this remarkable bird dominates the skies with unmatched speed and precision, raising fresh wonder about how nature created such a hunter.

If you could combine your genes with any animal in the world, which one would you choose? Would you want the power of a wolf? The agility of a cat? Or the wings of a bird? Well, you'd better make your ...

In the mythology of ancient Greece and Rome, the harpies were a group of animal-human hybrid monsters like the sirens and the sphinx.

The Rajgir Hills have become an important sanctuary for endangered species of birds, including Indian vultures and griffon vultures.

From powerful birds of prey to tiny songbirds, and blind snakes to miniscule flies, an impressive range of species have ...

Behavioral adaptations also help birds survive winter storms and frigid nights. In the most inclement weather, having access to shelter is critical. The downwind side of trees is a minimum shelter, ...

Columbus Zoo makes visit to library Winter Storm Fern was only a few hours away on Jan. 24, but that did not deter a crowd from packing into the Briggs […] ...

Crucial to tolerance is the pecten oculi, a part of the bird's eye discovered in the late 17th century. This structure, which sits next to the retina, is packed with blood vessels – but before now, it ...

Take a peek into the always entertaining lives of birds, from intimate moments with mates to fierce fights for territory.

An African grey parrot named Rocco was caught ordering snacks off Amazon Alexa, forcing its owners to stop using it.

A fatal highly pathogenic avian influenza infection in a domestic cat linked to wildlife, and a separate backyard poultry detection, point to ongoing spillover risks for animals sharing outdoor ...