If you've ever asked yourself, "What birds make the best pets?" a finch is one of them! Finches are social, active birds and ...

When I was growing up, my grandparents’ farm had a fence post that housed eastern bluebirds. These gorgeous little birds were ...

On winter nights, when temperatures fall far below freezing, small birds remain perched in open places that seem hostile to life. By morning, they are.

We do this every day with domesticated species such as dogs or horses: They help us find something or carry us somewhere, and, in return, we provide them with food and shelter. In biological terms, ...

In Sturt National Park, near Tibooburra in central Australia where temperatures can range from freezing to nearly 50°C, there ...

A white wagtail stands in shallow water among small plants, watching the surface with sharp focus. Its still posture suggests it is waiting for insects to move, ready to react in an instant. The scene ...

It seems like common sense that being smart should increase the chances of survival in wild animals. Yet for a long time, scientists couldn’t demonstrate that because it was unclear how to tell ...

Frozen bird baths silently drive robins and blue tits away; learn the simple £2 object to float now so your garden stays full ...