Injury or Illusion? Why a Bird With a Broken Wing May Not Be What It Appears Some species feign injuries to protect their nests from predators—a more common behavior than previously thought, new ...

If you adopt Hendrix, you’re basically adopting Samuel L. Jackson,” the animal sanctuary wrote on Facebook, referring to the actor who is known, in part, for his delivery of profanity-laced dialogue.

FROM THE PRICE AND PROMISE of a single egg to the life of the chicken who laid it, here are eight stories that reflect upon the world’s most popular bird.