Like clockwork, hundreds of nesting herons, ibis and egrets are back at Cypress wetlands. A boardwalk provides front-row seats to the show ...

In nature, interactions between species are often framed in terms of survival—those that hunt and those that are hunted. But ...

This bird measures between 25 and 26 cm, with males reaching 26 cm and females 25 cm. For a bird of paradise, it is small but ...

We have everything you need for Easter dessert! Whether you are looking for an really easy Easter Cookies recipe, or a more ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Some philosophers believe that creating art requires intention; for example, a sculptor will mold clay with the intention of having it look like Abraham Lincoln. And nonhuman animals, they’ll argue, ...

Plastic waste has let common coots reuse nests year after year. Scientists have now used the trash layers to date how old nests are.

Many of our birds are cavity nesters, that is, they nest in holes in trees and fence posts. Woodpeckers can use their strong ...

From the depths of winter to the dog days of summer, these native bushes, trees, and vines can help support a variety of ...

Need to stock up on pet toys or refresh your pet’s bedding or travel gear? Amazon’s spring sale is a good time to do so, so ...