"We are preparing for what might be the biggest breeding season since the program began 30 years ago," one conservationist ...

A pigment that makes feathers and hair orange helps prevent cellular damage by removing excess cysteine from cells.

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The nest parasites get a bad rap for making other birds raise their young, but study by study, Mark Hauber and his “Cowbird ...

In the spring of 2023, we returned to Península Valdés, a rugged coastal region in Argentine Patagonia, expecting to witness the familiar sights and ...

The nest parasites get a bad rap for making other birds raise their young, but study by study, Mark Hauber and his “Cowbird ...

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From bold foxes to gregarious birds, animals’ personalities are increasingly being seen as crucial to conservation efforts.