Eurasian coots are round, black waterbirds with distinctive, chicken-like feet. Each year, these birds typically build new, ...

Birds lay eggs of surprising variety, and scientists have long wondered why. Could it be that certain shapes protect eggs from shattering? Or perhaps allow them to fit snugly in a nest?

S ome ferns can be fussy to grow indoors and tend to drop fronds constantly (we’re looking at you, Boston fern!), but the bird’s nest fern is a true gem. With thick strappy le ...