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They are exceptional but fragile. Yet the orchid mantis is one of the most expensive exotic pet insects, and people happily ...

Birdwatching often feels like a test of patience where the final exam involves distinguishing between a dozen types of small, brown sparrows. We stare into the bushes, squinting until our eyes water, ...

While walking through an open field, I came across this small bird standing quietly in the grass. It didn’t fly away — just looked around and enjoyed the early morning light. A simple yet beautiful ...

A species of tropical bird has been sighted in increasing numbers in Liverpool parks and campuses, leading researchers to conclude that a long-term local population is now viable. The ring-necked ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the few pictures taken of a night parrot. Source: Steve Murphy, Charles Darwin University Twelve years after Australia’s ...