They say that hindsight is 20/20, and though the theory of ecological speciation—which holds that new species emerge in response to ecological changes—seems to hold in retrospect, it has been ...

When zebra finches hear a call from another bird, they don’t just react on instinct. New research shows that these birds actually understand what those calls mean – in the same way that humans ...

The dawn chorus of birdsong has inspired poets and nature lovers for thousands of years, but the reason why birds all over the world start the day this way is an enduring mystery. Now, a series of ...

Seven zebra shark eggs from Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium are headed for the wild. Officials say the effort “represents a significant step forward in a global effort to save an endangered ...

Zebra finches can not only distinguish the full range of their species’ vocalizations but also organize them by meaning, according to a new study. The results suggest a surprising level of semantic ...

Seven zebra shark eggs from Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium are headed for the wild. Zebra sharks are considered an endangered species.

Seven zebra shark eggs from Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium are headed for the wild. Zebra sharks are considered an endangered species. The other reason Democrats are taking Trump to the mat in a ...

In a new study, researchers found that light pollution –– artificial light at night –– affects the circadian rhythms of zebra finches more when they are in social groups, as compared with birds who ...

This study is valuable as it provides information about the genes regulated by sex hormone treatment in song nuclei and other brain regions and suggests candidate genes that might induce sexual ...

When we think of glaciers, polar bears and penguins often come to mind. Finches are more associated with backyards than icy ledges, but one species found a way to survive one of Earth’s most extreme ...