New esearch shows Aotearoa has been increasingly accepting new bird species from around the world since the start of the Ice Age, offering clues into future migration patterns.

When landscapes change, exotic species take advantage of new habitats. Such a pulse of colonisation coincided with the Ice ...

ZooTampa gives a nod to ancient history with a limited-time immersive exhibit of 15 life-sized dinosaurs. Storied beasts ...

Does a duck always look like a duck and quack like a duck? Sixty-six million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period, ...

Small communities can practise direct democracy: people meet and decide, or vote, on decisions concerning them all. In large ...

Birdwatching is emerging as a major draw for Australia’s tourism industry, attracting keen-eyed twitchers and nature enthusiasts who are contributing billions to the sector. With demand growing, many ...

Ever wondered what role the neck serves? Besides holding the head in place, of course. Depending on the bird's diet and hunting style, necks adapt to help the bird survive. Not only that but sometimes ...