Despite its tiny stature, the smallest bird native to North America can survive cold nights in the Rocky Mountains, and some ...

The Bald Eagle’s undeniable majesty has earned it longtime status as the mascot of the United States, but the bird also has some surprisingly quirky traits, like its dicey aerial courtship routine or ...

But some birds are total badasses—they swoop down, talons ready, and take on one of nature’s most feared creatures: snakes.

Fireworks may dazzle, but they also pollute the air, disrupt wildlife and pose health risks. Some North Carolina cities are ...

A recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution has issued an urgent warning. New findings point to rapid extinction ...

Their normal breeding areas are the western provinces of Canada and the western/central areas of North America.

Tall, magnificent birds with long legs and necks, cranes spend most of their lives near the shallow water of swamps, lakes, streams, and ponds to hunt for prey and construct their nests. There are 15 ...

From forest edges and thickets on late spring mornings in the Northeast comes what sounds like an exhortation from across the pond: drink-your-tea! This is not a British parent’s plea, ...

Celebrate the final weekend of Pride Month, enjoy music and activities on Capitol Hill’s pedestrianized streets, and tour ...

These flowers will thrive in sunny gardens and will come back year after year with bright, colorful, easy-to-care-for blooms.

The red bird of paradise plant grows to impressive heights and features stunning red flowers that will easily attract ...

Coral and king snakes, though visually similar with their vibrant colors, exhibit distinct survival strategies. Coral snakes ...