Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.

Scientists find that 82 percent of birds-of-paradise species show biofluorescence, often on their feathers, throat or inner ...

Researchers from Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia found the forewings of the fruit-sucking moth ...

Archaeopteryx, long considered the earliest fossil bird, could be knocked off its perch by Baminornis zhenghensis, which ...

Did you know that some animals hire nannies? No, they don't pay other animals to raise their kids, but some animals--like an ...

Interestingly, birds remain woefully understudied when it comes to the optical extras. Until now, no one had looked for the ...

Cold Waves in the Rainforest: What They Mean for Wild Animals Jan. 30, 2025 — It's not always cozy and warm in the Amazon rainforest: Cold waves can cause temperatures to drop drastically.

There are less than 1,000 Madagascar herons left in its native range. Learn more about this beautiful bird and what you can ...

The sighting was rare: Risso's dolphins typically travel in groups of only 10 to 30 animals, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. From a 20-foot (about 6-meter ...

The aesthetic appeal of birds has a connection to people’s attitudes towards them. A study conducted at the University of Helsinki indicates that attractiveness can both promote a positive ...

It also announced that its bird house would be closed for an undetermined period of time to protect the other animals. Testing confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI ...