White terns are a species of seabird living in tropical regions around the globe, including Cousin Island in the Seychelles. That’s where Christopher Jean-Luc Mahoune works, on a special reserve ...

There's nothing cuter than listening to birds that can talk and mimic the people, animals, and things around them. Many breeds of birds can even learn tricks, and @Ricco is one of them. His mom shared ...

First, these parrots learned to open trash cans to forage for food. Now, they’ve taken it a step further – and have figured out how to turn on water fountains for a sip along with their meal. These ...

Researchers can now 'hitch a ride' with wild birds and witness their natural and undisturbed behaviour. Scientists developed miniaturised video cameras with integrated radio-tags that can be carried ...

Brains are key organs because they make sense of the world and make us successfully navigate through our lives. While all animals have brains, some species have rather large brains relatively to their ...

A blue-faced honeyeater is a tropical bird about the size of our mynahs but with the striking colors typical of many Australian birds. This honeyeater finished the latte behind it and then stole a ...

Pigeons have a long history of working with people. They've carried messages, been companions, and even subjects of study. But caring for them isn't for the faint of heart. These clever birds take a ...

What makes a crow a match for a chimpanzee? Our brain makes up only about two percent of our body weight, but consumes about 20 to 25 per cent of the body’s energy. “Our brains are the most expensive ...

Humans may be the only creatures on Earth that create complex tools like bicycles and programming languages, but a handful of our animal cousins also make and use simple tools. Chimpanzees are known ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Bird baths can get grimy over time, but the experts have revealed a clever hack to keep them clean — and ...