Madagascar is home to some of the world’s most unique flora and fauna. And, up until about a thousand years ago, it was home to the world’s largest known bird species. Meet Madagascar’s legendary ...

Birds are among the most majestic creatures on this planet, and they have dominated almost all ecosystems and landscapes. Some are perfectly suited for life on land, others prefer the water, and some ...

Birds are majestic creatures. The bald eagle, for instance, has been on the Great Seal of the United States for nearly 250 years. Plus, various species of birds have earned the honor of becoming state ...

Birds, by design, tend to be small, light and streamlined. Yet there are some that push the boundaries of size. Here is the avian world’s best example of an ultra-heavyweight flyer. Birds of prey are ...

A Haast’s eagle attacks a moa pair. John Megahan, PLOS Biology, 3(1): e20 via Wikipedia under CC By 2.5 Evolution has a fondness for big birds. During the past 66 million years, repeated on different ...

Bears are symbols of power and resilience. Birds are symbols of freedom and mystery. At first glance, these two creatures seem to have little to do with each other. One is huge, covered in fur, and ...