A pigment that makes feathers and hair orange helps prevent cellular damage by removing excess cysteine from cells.

Evolutionarily speaking, the ultimate goal of a lifeform is to reproduce and stave off extinction. Many plants and animals ...

Walking on two legs is a rare and fascinating ability in the animal kingdom, observed across birds, mammals, and even small rodents. From waddling penguins to hopping kangaroos, these creatures have ...

With the April 8 solar eclipse approaching, wildlife experts are saying now is the time to plan where you want to watch the celestial event to witness unusual behaviors of birds and animals during ...

Birds are a barometer of the health of water sources, habitats, and air quality. A notable example is the use of canaries in ...