Unusual preservative in specimen jars proved to be a sweet solution for studying changes in genetic diversity among fish ...

This pocket-sized new spider is rocking a unique look. Near perfectly split down the middle, its left legs are dark orange ...

Imagine a place where every aisle holds the possibility of discovery, where yesterday’s treasures become tomorrow’s conversation pieces, and where the thrill of the hunt is as rewarding as the find ...

In a state known for its expensive attractions, Leo Carrillo State Beach stands out as a reminder that California’s most precious resource – its natural beauty – remains accessible to everyone. Pack a ...

Jamie Dimon says auto company bankruptcies reveal 'early signs' of excess in corporate lending Hundreds of thousands of ...

Birds with crests, or a beautiful crown of feathers, use these structures for mating and defense. Explore the most stunning ...

The world’s rarest parrot, declared extinct in the wild, has hatched at a zoo. The Spix’s macaw – famous as the character Blu ...

Birds of a feather flock together, the adage goes. But a rare bird spotted in Texas suggests there's more ornithological intermingling than previously thought. When researchers at the University of ...

Eight Socorro doves have hatched at the Chester Zoo in the U.K. this year, igniting hope for the species to return to the wild one day. According to Mongabay, these birds were once found comfortably ...

Ornithologists and hobby birders alike were thrilled over the hybridization. Scientists are continuing to find ways in which climate change is impacting animal species and ecosystems. Warming ...

After the news broke that the bird was visible, bird watchers across Texas and other neighboring states went to watch the animal This was the first time since 1961 that the animal was spotted in Texas ...

A rare hybrid bird identified in a suburb of San Antonio, Texas (center panel, credit: Brian Stokes) is the result of mating between a male blue jay (left, credit: Travis Maher/Cornell Lab of ...