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There are thousands of species of birds, and many of their names are well-known to us—blue jay, robin, and mallard, to name ...

A new atlas catalogs nearly 11,000 bird names, revealing their origins, meanings, and the surprising stories behind how birds ...

Natural camouflage is one of nature’s greatest gifts in the animal kingdom. Sure, some animals have deadly toxins or ...

In 1827, naturalist John Audubon announced a massive discovery: the largest North American eagle. But did the Washington sea ...

You might be able to catch these birds at the feeder this fall, or out in the wild this summer. But only if you listen.

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THE upcoming celebration of Father's Day has brought back memories of my late father. Papa woke me up early one summer ...

Americans are planning to demonstrate against President Donald Trump across the U.S. on Saturday as a counterpoint to the 200 ...

Native to North America, catalpa trees in June display clusters of white bell-shaped flowers before producing their ...

OR, THE LITTLE OLD SHOE. by Louisa May Alcott HOW IT WAS LOST. Among green New England hills stood an ancient house, many-gabled, mossy-roofed, and quaintly b ...