Mandarin ducks are painted in a rainbow of colors. Their coloration looks like something out of a Disney fairytale, yet they ...

After a four-year hiatus, conservationists in New Zealand are relieved that the flightless kākāpo is once again breeding.

In the spring of 2023, we returned to Península Valdés, a rugged coastal region in Argentine Patagonia, expecting to witness the familiar sights and ...

For this installment of "From the Archives," we answer a reader question about the monk parakeets and grackles in Austin.

Researchers are not just worried about the virus popping up on American farms. Other types are causing trouble around the ...

Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image.

Every animal with a brain needs sleep — and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans sleep, birds sleep, whales sleep and even jellyfish sleep.

Here are some quick and safe ways to thaw a frozen turkey, even at the very last minute. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Thanksgiving is almost here! If you're planning to cook the big bird, the USDA ...

The famous Ebbinghaus illusion, named for its discoverer, the German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus (1850–1909). Despite appearances, the two orange circles are the same size. Have you ever looked at ...

A new optical illusion trend has taken over TikTok, and it’s making people laugh. The so-called “bird arm trend” shows people perched on their partner’s arms, mimicking a bird mid-rest while their ...