Cities including Laguna Beach, California, and Park City, Utah — as well as many others — have already replaced fireworks with these and other animal-friendly options. And there’s no shortage of ...

Hawaii's native birds face extinction due to mosquito-borne diseases like avian malaria. Introduced in the 20th century, ...

You’d be forgiven for assuming Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson are birds of a different feather. One’s a reclusive Jewish kid ...

In early January 2025, 20 red-browed amazons (Amazona rhodocorytha), a parrot species that was extinct in the Brazilian state ...

Unlike birds whose plumage is mostly blue, the green coloring of a green bird’s feathers is primarily a combination of pigment and structure, not just a trick of the light. These birds’ emerald green, ...

Chicago journalist Peter von Buol was in Honolulu last week, and I took him to Iolani Palace, where we met with historian and ...

The blue-eyed ground dove was a species shrouded in mystery, with no confirmed records for more than 70 years, until its ...

After a recent hike into Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden on Oahu, I decided to encourage other gardeners to visit this wonderfully peaceful refuge, which is chock full of hundreds of interesting plants.

Strawberry guava is a hardy, nutrient-rich fruit ideal for sustainable farming and niche markets. Easy to grow and versatile ...

If you're looking for a calmer beach away from crowds to relax at this summer, check out these three "hidden gem" locations ...

Santee owners’ dramatic transformation of childhood home’s landscape wins top prize in Padre Dam Municipal Water District ...

Ever the trickster, Raven devised a plan to get inside the clan house and glimpse the daylight. He first decided to disguise ...