Red-backed shrikes fly thousands of kilometers to reach Africa—and they do so with astonishing precision. Aided by new ...

Birds possess an incredible ability to sleep while flying. This allows them to undertake epic migrations spanning continents ...

Did you know that some birds can actually sleep while flying? Learn all about this unique technique that allows birds to rest while migrating.

The researchers suggest that the difference between the long-haulers and those who landed might be in their feathers; the ...

If you see a bird stumbling or leaning precariously on your porch, it's not just being clumsy — it is accidentally drunk.

It's no secret: Like us, our pets are getting older every day. As our fur babies start to run or fetch slower and our feathered friends stop flying as high or as far, their needs change. One pet ...

Mention lovebugs and you'll probably get quite a reaction from Florida residents. What 2026 may have in store.

Honey badgers are not actually named for their love of honey, in fact, they raid bee hives to loot the delicious, protein-rich larva inside, which seems like an overly complicated way to get protein.

Festive excitement turned into heartbreak for nearly 130 children dressed in their Christmas jumpers, eagerly anticipating ...

A rare discovery in a Cuban cave has rewritten what we thought we knew about reptile intelligence: the first snake hunters we ...

If you’re looking for a holiday where wildlife is guaranteed, choose the Galapagos. You don’t need luck or to spend silent ...

NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out, too.