Eventually, researchers caught several “transparent” nudibranchs, or sea slugs, that didn’t look like anything they’d seen before. They looked closer at these animals, analyzed their DNA and realized ...

The pink and dwarf sundews, found in Big Thicket, have captivated naturalists for centuries—and insects cannot resist their ...

Piping plovers have made a remarkable recovery in Massachusetts. But the tiny, threatened shorebird is declining in other ...

Humans and birds have a rich and complex history together. Some birds, like the carrier pigeon or the bald eagle, have ...

In a river of western Brazil, an “armored” creature with bumpy lips swam through the “dark tea-colored” waters. Something about it caught the attention of nearby scientists — and for good reason. It ...

The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on the planet, known for its incredible speed and precision. With the ability to reach speeds exceeding 320 km/h during its iconic hunting dive, this bird of ...

Feathered friends bring many benefits to our outdoor space, but the types of birds you might see in your backyard will depend ...

An unclean bird feeder can become a breeding ground for a variety of diseases and infections in your bird guests.

What you need to know about bird flu after person became infected in Texas There are only two cases on record reported in the U.S., according to the CDC.

A Long Island school district may get to keep a shortened version of its “Thunderbirds” team name that New York State seemed poised to shoot down under its Native American logo ban.

This month’s bird forecast features a few favorite shorebirds, including the Piping Plover and Brown Boobies.

Micheline Jackson, a landscape designer and perennials expert at Kennedy's Country Gardens in Scituate, said hummingbirds ...