Science

Gators Are a Baby Waterbird鈥檚 Best and Worst Chance of Survival鈥擧ere's Why
March 24, 2016 — A new study on alligators and nesting waterbirds in the Everglades proves that predator-prey relationships are more complicated than we think.
Can Birds Survive Without Mosquitoes?
March 10, 2016 — With tropical diseases like Zika spreading across the globe, many experts suggest eradicating mosquitoes to save human lives.
What Makes Bird Feathers So Colorfully Fabulous?
March 04, 2016 — From radiant jewel tones to bold browns and black鈥攈ere's a complete, concise guide to bird coloration.
Is Climate Change Making It Harder for Finch Families to Get Along?
March 03, 2016 — Scorching temperatures in Australia are turning up the heat for Zebra Finch chicks, causing them to hatch out of order.
Why City Sparrows Are Singing A Very Different Tune
March 03, 2016 — Birds are belting their songs out at never-before-heard frequencies to beat the heavy noise around them.
Meet the Bird Brainiacs: American Crow
February 29, 2016 — Corvid expert John Marzluff scans crows鈥� brains to crack the mystery of what makes these smart birds so successful.
Meet the Bird Brainiacs: Eurasian Jay
February 29, 2016 — Superstar scientist Nicky Clayton uses worms and chocolate teddy bears to help figure out where bird and human intelligence intersect.
How Does a Cowbird Learn To Be a Cowbird?
February 25, 2016 — New research explains how these brood parasites鈥攚ho are raised by other species鈥攕till manage to become cowbirds.
The Brilliant Ways Parasitic Birds Terrorize Their Victims
February 25, 2016 — These tales and pics from the nest will fill you with wonder and dread.
Where Do Maine's Atlantic Puffins Go for the Winter?
February 12, 2016 — 51猎奇入口 scientists tracked breeding puffins from Maine to finally learn where they pass the colder months鈥攊n a maze of underwater canyons and mountains southeast of Massachusetts.