Most parrots can survive anywhere from 40 to 60 years in captivity, making them near-lifelong companions. However, some species can live even longer than that. Koko, a bright Amazon Parrot with an even brighter personality, is one of these birds.
Nature has provided us with some unusual friendships, but arguably none as cute as Russell the crow and a 2-year-old...
Sir David Attenborough has inspired many generations to learn about the world around them and pursue a nature-related career.
Jackie and Shadow are kind of a celebrity couple around Southern California, but they aren't Hollywood actors…or even human. They are a pair of bald eagles who call the San Bernardino National Forest home. A cleverly placed webcam has allowed animal lovers to follow them as they deliver their eggs and wait for them to hatch in the weeks leading to the arrival of spring.
Being a scientist means venturing into the unknown, even if there is no certainty you'll find what you're looking for.
For as long as she can remember, Rachel Altschuler has been fascinated by the unique energy and spirit of birds.
Ornithologists and bird lovers all know that crows, ravens, and other members of the corvid family are extremely intelligent. Not only do they possess sensory consciousness, meaning they cultivate an awareness of the present and immediate past through observed events, but they also understand the concept of zero. As it turns out, these creatures flip the script on the term “bird brain.
After spending several years photographing starling murmurations in his native Denmark, photographer Søren Solkær has spread his wings and traveled...
Getting enough sleep is a challenge for almost everyone.
Atlantic Puffins are easily recognizable with their white bellies and jet black “coats,” highlighted by bright red beaks. These adorable birds, known scientifically as Fratercula arctica, frolic over coastal lands from Maine to Eastern Canada, from Iceland to Scotland. Sadly, like many species, their numbers rapidly declined in the 19th century due to humans collecting their eggs and hunting the adult birds.
If you have a pet at home, you've most likely made feeding time a key part of your routine.
For years we've been following Lisa, aka Ostdrossel, as she documents the incredible feathered friends who frequent her backyard.
