SALT LAKE CITY – Students at the University of Utah have discovered a method that will allow endangered birds to protect their young from deadly parasites. A research group from the school was in the ...

It seems that by lacing their nests with cigarette butts, several species of birds have learned to keep pests and parasites away.

The Galápagos Islands served as the site of Charles Darwin's famous flora and fauna observations and the inspiration behind his groundbreaking "On the Origin of Species," so it's hardly surprising ...

Galapagos finches are known for their wondrous diversity of beak shapes. Their variety of bills are remarkably well adapted to their different feeding habits, which range from cracking seeds to ...

One of the iconic birds of the Galapagos Islands, the blue-footed booby, has suffered a sharp population decline, authorities in the Ecuadoran archipelago said Wednesday, blaming overfishing. "We are ...

Researchers explained that traffic sounds may drown out birdsong, forcing the animals to become physically aggressive when protecting their territory Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While actual road rage is primarily a human trait, some birds on ...

From 2010 to 2013, Anna Traveset of the Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies in Esporles, Spain, and colleagues visited 12 of the Galapagos’ largest islands during February and March, the ...

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS -- A year ago, Sven introduced you to the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, along with some of the great work the U of M's Raptor Center was doing to save Galapagos Hawks.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The birds of the Galapagos Islands gave Darwin some of his best evidence for evolution. Now some of those birds have evolved an ...

Editor's Note: This article was provided by our partner, ScienceNordic. The original is here. Some birds eat insects and others nuts and seeds, while others still drink nectar from flowers. Each have ...