Animals range in size, shape, and appearance. Some possess drab, plain-looking feathers, scales, or skin, while others sport ...

Thousands of people gathered on the High Line on Saturday for Pigeon Fest, inspired by an artist’s sculpture and an appreciation for the city’s most resilient birds.

Northern cardinals, blue jays, American robins, and house sparrows are common birds throughout city life. These small, ...

A turtle’s head seems simple: a hard beak, two bright eyes, and a quilt of scales that protect the skull. Look closer and a ...

Centuries ago this tree was used for all kinds of medicinal properties of its bark and pods. The name of catalpa originated ...

These large, flightless birds have powerful, muscular legs and tough, prehistoric-looking feet with claws that can deliver a ...