The Eurasian hoopoe is easily recognizable by its striking crest and colorful plumage. It nests in tree cavities or wall ...

Birds, by design, tend to be small, light and streamlined. Yet there are some that push the boundaries of size. Here is the ...

Cheetahs rarely reach their record top speed. So if they don't rely on sheer pace, how do they catch their prey?

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Several rare birds and birds of prey have been spotted across the North East, including the Bittern, Marsh Harrier, and ...

Differences in cut-marks left behind by butchery can’t be explained by different resources, tools, or skill levels, ...

Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest the entire skeletons of their prey.