There are over 350 species of hummingbirds, but only a little over a dozen visit or stay the U.S. Learning the different ...

For decades, scientists have known that only a few groups of birds—songbirds, parrots, and hummingbirds—can learn to produce ...

A hummingbird’s heart beats over 1,200 times per minute, while the great egret hunts with precision unmatched in shallow ...

This video explores the breathtaking birds that fill Costa Rica’s rainforests with color and sound. Viewers see species ...

At the end of each growing season, I like to ponder how our vegetable gardens have performed. This past summer Mother Nature ...

Birds are much more than they appear, with some being poisonous and others having intelligence comparable to primates.

Many types of wildlife — along with the insects they feed on — appreciate dead plants. Some take advantage of ...

The Rio Grande is full of wondrous adventure, and this New Mexico park has got everything you could ask for, from trails and ...

Although its best known for its volcanoes, if you're California then check out these animals in Lassen Volcanic National Park ...

The reFocus Awards celebrate photography from around the world. Among the many stunning images they share, we’ve chosen to ...

DEAR JOAN: We have an opossum living at the base of a shrub in our side yard. We generally don’t go near there, only when we ...

Whether you are an avid bird-watcher or simply delight in seeing squirrels frolic in the trees, there are things you can do ...