Potoo birds have gained attention for their unusual appearance and behavior, leading many to call them the scariest birds in the world. Their wide, motionless eyes and rigid posture create an ...

Most gardeners keep an eye out for weeds, wilting leaves, or maybe the occasional wandering critter — but one backyard gardener in Australia recently discovered a much more surprising visitor perched ...

Birds are some of the most agile creatures on Earth. Yet surprisingly, they rarely evolve built-in weapons for fighting. Only a tiny fraction of birds develops spurs on legs. This raises questions ...

Antarctica, long considered a remote and isolated region, is now showing signs of emerging diseases. Migratory birds and rising temperatures are introducing pathogens into previously untouched ...

Occurred on September 27, 2025 / Anapolis, Goias, Brazil Info from Licensor: "I was leaving home when I came across this unusual bird at the entrance of the resistance. I was surprised because I had ...

I’m face to face with a black jaguar. With the unhurried, nonchalant gait of a predator at the top of its food chain, the feline ambles closer to our quad bike, which we parked at a distance along a ...

Camouflage is an amazing feature of the animal kingdom, with some animals blending into their environment so well that not even the human eye can spot them. One of these amazing camouflagers is the ...

Why it's awesome: The great potoo is a master of disguise. Its mottled gray-brown feathers and ability to remain perfectly still often cause it to be mistaken for a tree branch or stump, helping it ...

Throughout the night, great potoos emit a loud, moaning growl that has earned the bird a mythical status, with some communities believing the sounds to be children calling for lost parents. When you ...

The bald eagle has been a symbol of the United States since its founding almost 250 years ago. It appears on the Great Seal of the United States, the U.S. president's flag, the mace of the House of ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country’s national bird.