A few dozen birdwatchers gathered in the predawn darkness to wait for the moment when thousands of migrating snow geese stopped honking and preening to suddenly take flight from a Pennsylvania ...

Scientists found the severest changes in decline rates in places that include hallmarks of high-intensity agriculture ...

Most of us have heard the phrase "it takes a village" when it comes to childcare. This age-old saying holds true for some ...

Every animal carries a microscopic community of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that play a critical role in health. These gut microbes help regulate the immune system, support digestion, and even ...

Since the beginning, birds have elevated our eyes to the skies. They mesmerize us with their flight and enchant us with their songs. Their sheer beauty ...

Each February, crowds gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to watch Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather. In 2026, the ...

Stoneman adds that regulatory barriers are an additional challenge. The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 outlaws the keeping of bison and wild boar without a licence that is difficult to obtain — two ...

Not all pet birds have the physical or cognitive ability to learn songs, and understanding the difference can help owners set realistic expectations. For example, vocal learning species—including ...

Bird watching is something of a national pastime. Ninety-six million Americans are birding these days, but 91 million of them are doing so from home, according to a 2022 U.S. Fish and Wildlife survey.

University of the Free State provides funding as a partner of The Conversation AFRICA. Three species of the melodic African warbler bird refuse to get up early and sing their customary daybreak songs ...

It's that time of year again – and my personal favorite corner of science to look back on – when we recap the many fascinating discoveries in the plant and animal kingdom that made headlines in 2025.