A "secretive" rare bird has been spotted on the Norfolk Broads. Photographer Adam Barnard captured a series of images of a bittern swooping down over the water at Shrumpshaw Fen on Tuesday. He was ...

When people think of pets, dogs and cats often come to mind first—but birds can be just as affectionate, intelligent, and ...

Jungles and grasslands are the logical destinations, and towns and farmland the labyrinths that people have imposed between ...

Pacing paw-to-paw, the fishing cat hisses. About twice the size of a domestic cat, its grey-green eyes fix on the keeper who ...

Tall oak and elm trees create perfect shady spots for afternoon picnics. The swimming pool here is a lifesaver during those scorching Texas summer days when temperatures climb into triple digits.

To attract native and migratory birds, the authority will create a large water body and develop the park’s landscape using ...

Readers share photos of gray bird species that live across America. Learn about the variety of gray colored birds you should ...

The Bald Eagle’s undeniable majesty has earned it longtime status as the mascot of the United States, but the bird also has ...

I usually eat an apple on the drive home from work. It makes me feel virtuous and slightly superior to eat such a healthy ...

The chestnut-capped babbler is a timid insectivore. It lives deep within reed beds and grasslands, avoiding human eyes. Its ...

The birds, famous for their distinctive "poor, bob-white" morning calls, had nearly vanished from Maryland after declining ...