It was 1962 and I was at Curt and Gary’s house, my neighbors, and playing Parcheesi or Monopoly on a Saturday evening. At the same time, “Chiller Theatre” was airing in its usual Saturday slot. Well, ...

Physical changes often accompany illness in birds. Conduct regular visual checks to identify any unusual signs. Look closely ...

Feathers, essential for thermoregulation, flight, and communication in birds, originate from simple appendages known as proto-feathers, which were present in certain dinosaurs.By studying ...

Fat stores are hidden underneath birds’ feathers, so birds’ rotund appearance often actually reflects that they’ve fluffed up their feathers to stay warm. “Fat Bird Week is a great way to ...

The key to this talent is in the penguin’s feathers. Like other birds, emperors have the capacity to fluff their feathers and insulate their bodies with a layer of air. But whereas most birds ...

In 1886, it was estimated, 50 North American species were being slaughtered for their feathers. Egrets and other wading birds were being decimated until two crusading Boston socialites ...

The great gray owl is one of the world's largest owls, measuring 80cm long.During winter, these birds display incredible hunting skills in the snowy fields of central Canada. From the sky ...