American oystercatchers are thriving on New York beaches, showcasing a resilient conservation success amid challenges from ...

Usually seen here in spring, autumn and winter, common gulls are actually a scarce breeding species here and usually seen on estuaries and wetlands. A common gull is the same size ...

Each year, the Bar-tailed Godwit flies more than 10,000 kilometers nonstop from Alaska to New Zealand, crossing the Pacific ...

The Earth is full of remarkable species, and the wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) is certainly one of them. This small ...

Months after quiet days brought on by pandemic closures, the San Antonio Zoo found an unforgettable way to welcome visitors back. Instead of relying only on live exhibits, it installed more than 30 ...

Dispatch's own Weatherbird, the oldest daily cartoon in American newspapers, is still going strong after nearly 125 years.

Nature showcases its creativity through remarkable reptiles. The Jesus Christ lizard sprints on water, while Draco lizards ...

Three wildlife experts explain why and how you and your family can look for animal tracks on your next outdoors adventure.

One of the best tools for hummingbird tracking is through banding, which involves placing a numbered metal ring on a bird’s leg and then releasing it. When that individual is captured or found again, ...

They're big, they're scaly, and sometimes randomly show up in your neighbourhood park. But despite their intimidating size ...

Horseshoe crab ancestors first appeared in the fossil record 450 million years ago. But climate change and harvesting are ...

Never say no to an opportunity to visit Alaska. That’s the travel motto my wife and I seem to be living by lately. After ...