Crows Can 'Count' Up to Four Like Human Toddlers, Study Suggests
Three carrion crows engaged in a simplified version of counting when prompted, and the birds showed signs of planning out their responses
Imperiled Eagles Are Altering Their Migration Routes to Avoid the War in Ukraine
Researchers found that greater spotted eagles migrated longer distances and made fewer rest stops following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, compared to previous years
After Rats Were Eradicated From This Small Island, Seabirds Thrived
Tromelin Island became a safe place for birds once the invasive mammals were eliminated
Four Important Questions About Bird Flu, Answered
The virus has killed tens of millions of birds and infected hundreds of species of animals, including dairy cattle in the United States. Here’s what you should know about it
Why Is Chinese Art Full of Dragons, Phoenixes and Tigers?
A new exhibition showcases stunning mythical artworks of the Zhou Dynasty's "lost" kingdoms
Hundreds of Starving Brown Pelicans Are Turning Up on California Beaches, Puzzling Wildlife Rescuers and Scientists
By all available accounts, there isn’t a lack of ocean forage
How Scientists Are Protecting Plovers’ Beachfront Lifestyle
Camouflaged by the sand, these threatened shorebirds aim to hide from predators. Now conservationists are trying to give their breeding efforts a boost
Inside the Wild Ways Many Creatures Make Milk
Mammals aren’t the only animals that provide nutritious secretions for their young
Chicago Museum Unveils the 'Most Important Fossil Ever Discovered': the Feathered Dinosaur Archaeopteryx
Archaeopteryx provided the missing link between dinosaurs and the avians of today, serving as critical evidence for Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution
Extremely Rare Blue Rock Thrush Spotted in Oregon Might Be the First Ever in the United States
Amateur photographer Michael Sanchez captured photos of the blue-and-chestnut bird on a beach—but he didn’t realize just how special the “mind-bending” encounter was, until later