Today, the bird of paradise is one of the predominant flora across the city. It also wears many names — the African desert ...

Three taxidermied penguins preside over Room 426 in Allwine Hall, standing atop a row of metal cabinets in the back corner. ...

This question has been asked for centuries, without really finding a definitive answer. From scientists' point of view, ...

Hummingbirds are perhaps the most popular birds found across the United States. These native miniature birds are often seen ...

Elenbaas is one of those early birds. Each morning, birders and wildlife photographers like Elenbaas arrive the park before ...

Greater Sage Grouse numbers plummeted in recent decades because of energy exploration, wildfires, disease and other pressures ...

Researchers discovered that animal color vision evolved long before colorful fruits and flowers, with warning and sexual ...

A unique fossil discovery in Brazil provides new insights into bird brain evolution, while a study highlights drastic ...

author Nicholas Mirzoeff explores the historic legacy of the bird when viewed through the lens of race. Several sparrow species call Duke Gardens its home. Photo by Chris Vilorio “For the planter and ...

Another cause for concern: flu season is underway in the U.S., and as seasonal influenza virus goes around, “humans, ...

Researchers hope the "exquisitely preserved" fossil will cast new light on an enduring mystery in paleontology.

A 'one of a kind' fossil discovery could transform our understanding of how the unique brains and intelligence of modern birds evolved, one of the most enduring mysteries of vertebrate evolution.