Bird flu fears have focused on the poultry and dairy industries and human health. But wild animals are threatened, too—at ...

The virus, which scientists call H5N1, has spread like wildfire around the globe in recent years, surprising and horrifying ...

The extinct flightless pigeon has captured imaginations for over 400 years. Experts and artists are now revealing how much we ...

Their huge wings allow them to glide on air currents while expending minimal energy, enabling them to spend long periods at sea. They feed on fish, squid, and krill, and can even drink salty seawater.

By its simplest definition, a vulture is a bird of prey that feeds on carrion, which is the meat of dead animals. The media ...

An aggressive, invasive weed species has been sighted in North Carolina, and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and ...

Colossal Biosciences has announced its next de-extinction project: the return of the giant moa, a flightless bird native to New Zealand that vanished nearly 600 years ago. The effort, backed by ...

Roseate spoonbill chicks have mystified caretakers at the South Carolina Aquarium as genetic tests raise questions about ...

Trisha Denise Meyer, who posed provocatively with wild animals, forced the endangered cat into a series of shady sales, ...

If you’re looking to avoid the crowds, you might want to consider visiting one of the thousands of state parks across the ...

A growing body of research shows the cascading health impacts of wildfire smoke, from cognitive decline to heart issues.