Cranes are large omnivorous birds known for their vocalizations and for performing elaborate mating dances. There are 15 species of cranes in the family Gruidae. With long legs and a large torso, ...
The sudden decimation by bird flu of the world's largest seal has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, and the ecosystems shaped by these majestic animals.
Shoebill birds can reach a height of five feet, but the prehistoric-looking creatures generally aren't taller than people.
Wildlife videos are always trending online, and big birds of prey, especially eagles, get a lot of attention. Clips of them ...
It was a chilly, gray December morning on Front Beach in Unalaska and Megan Dean gripped her binoculars, counting birds in Iliuliuk Bay. “One, two, three, four,” Dean counted methodically, watching ...
The world's largest species of seal has been devastated by bird flu, which has wiped out half of all breeding females at a ...
Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...
In 2023, bird flu reached a remote island in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Now, South Georgia—home to the world’s largest ...
BROOKLYN, New York — A federal judge has handed down one of the largest-ever fines under the Endangered Species Act, ordering a Georgia doctor to pay $900,000 for illegally trafficking thousands of ...