The revival of an extinct species is no longer a fantasy. But is it a good idea? ... Passenger pigeons might find the rebounding forests of the eastern United States a welcoming home.

Early in the next century, opinion shifted. “Pigeons became a nuisance through the 1930’s and 1940’s, nesting and defecating in and on landmarks, statues and sidewalks,” Jerolmack writes in his paper, ...

Research published in Plants, People, Planet reveals that nearly half of these tree species are threatened by extinction. More than 4,000 tree species are found only in Mexico and Central America ...

Thought extinct since the early 1600s, the Bermuda Petrel, also known as the Cahow, was rediscovered in 1951. Only 18 pairs remained. Today, through dedicated conservation efforts, their numbers are ...

In this July 21, 2016 photo, fireflies light up in sync in the woods of Piedra Canteada, near Nanacamilpa, Tlaxcala state, Mexico. The income from tourism is providing a new incentive to residents ...

Fireflies thrive in moist, humid environments. In years when warm, summer weather comes earlier, so do fireflies, according to the Farmer's Almanac.They are often found in wet areas, according to ...

It was the first fatal crash since the plane, also known as the Dreamliner, went into service in 2009, according to the Aviation Safety Network database. Boeing shares fell more than 4% in ...

Pigeon poaching is a topic many outside New York City may not be familiar with. While pigeons live in nearly every city and town across the United States, it is New York that is home to one of the ...

Research data suggests humans may have nearly gone extinct almost 1 million years ago, but scientists aren't sure why.

Keeping pet pigeons is a lesson in learning to let go When you give the ones you love the room they need, remarkable things can happen all on their own 08/04/2022 20:29 UTC ...

Trump Administration Shuts Down ‘Quiet Skies’ Passenger Surveillance Program. TSA official who took responsibility for putting Tulsi Gabbard on list is placed on leave. By .

A mystery pigeon lady is snatching “weak” birds from outside the Met and storing them for days at a time inside her car – leaving neighbors disturbed over the strange behavior.