In this edition of Breaking Down the Breed, HPJ Field Editor Lacey Vilhauer covers the Barred Rock, the friendliest chicken.

Southern fried chicken has always been about simple ingredients and good cast iron heat. This method uses a double fry to build a crisp crust while keeping the meat tender and juicy inside. The ...

The birds are breeding earlier, and more of their chicks are surviving. But researchers fear this success may not last ...

From spa treatments to fine dining, some dogs live seriously lavish lives. These pampered pooches, in particular, clearly rule their households.

Each February, crowds gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to watch Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather. In 2026, the ...

Made from the saliva of swiftlets, a species of swift, the nests are rich in glycoproteins and sialic acid, which are believed to offer various benefits, including boosting immunity and acting as an ...

The comeback of the kakapo is one of the world’s greatest conservation success stories. But seeing one in the flesh is still ...

Many birds from our region fly south for the winter. But there’s an arctic bird that flies to New England for the winter ...

When scientists look at the effects of a warming planet on wildlife, the news is almost universally grim. Animals and plants are falling out of sync with each other. Ecosystems are fraying. Coral ...

Looking for mouthwatering barbecue in the Mile High City? Here are the best spots in (and around) Denver for great barbecue.