birds

Researchers previously believed a crow named Betty was a genius because they’d seen her bend a twig into a hooked tool. It turns out Betty was just…average.

Birds fly across oceans for days at a time while migrating. But they still manage to get some shut-eye.

“The Government isn't going to limit the number of cats people can own," said Prime Minister (and noted cat sympathizer) John Key.

Honey hunters use special calls to enlist wax-eating birds, who lead the people to beehives in exchange for leftovers.

Urban birds may also be more territorial and aggressive than their more laid back rural counterparts.

Photo by Stephanie Ware, The Field Museum.

Experts wondered if living so close to humans and other falcons would change the raptors’ naturally monogamous mating habits.

Researchers believe the discovery could be the key to identifying other ancient bird species.

The funny commercial has been called "idiotic" by figures in the advertising community.

When her owner had a heart attack, LuLu the pig played dead in the road until help arrived.

Juan Pablo Culasso has turned his perfect pitch into a career in nature recording.

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The avian high-wire act, explained.

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3. They form gangs.

Here are five animals that made sure justice was served.

"Predictably Philandering Females Prompt Poor Paternal Provisioning"

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A study found that adult zebra finches speak differently to baby birds than they do to one another, and that their repetitive language seemed to help the young birds learn to sing.