Mid-winter "false springs" — warm, spring-like days — also threaten insect populations as they can trick insects into emerging from hibernation or hatching early. When freezing temperatures return, ...

"When a dragonfly hunts, it hovers perfectly still and positions itself between its prey and a shadow cast behind it by, say, ...

Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially ...

Thinking about raising backyard chickens? Learn the rules, challenges and expert tips to ensure a healthy and productive flock.

Goss shared that the family called Washington’s Fish and Wildlife department to check in on the bald eagle, and the official ...

When Jay Falk and Scott Taylor first saw the white-necked Jacobin hummingbird chick in Panama’s dense rainforest, the bird biologists didn’t know what they were ...

Nest boxes help many species of birds, including eastern bluebirds, tree swallows and wood ducks, by providing protection ...

In the vast tapestry of nature’s wonders, there exists a bird whose mimicry skills are so impressive that they can deceive ...

The pressures of climate change may be strengthening bonds between unlikely allies in Central Australia's bird community as ...

Cats, the superpredators that are threatening biodiversity With their big, expressive eyes and silky coats, we tend to forget the true predatory nature of cats. Although the domestic cat readily ...

Here is a look at birds' spiritual meanings in folklore, native cultures, and modern beliefs. Symbol of love: In Greek mythology, the sparrow was one of the birds associated with Aphrodite, the ...

A group of cormorants are the latest breed of predatory bird to be spotted in Wiltshire. Rare birds such as the Hen Harrier and Firecrest have been spotted across Wiltshire since the start of 2025, ...