Polar bears are among the planet's most iconic symbols of cold climate adaptation. They boast a thick layer of blubber, ...

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“For nearly 250 years, we called the bald eagle the national bird when it wasn’t,” said Jack Davis, co-chair of the National ...

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“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said Donald Trump Jr. may be in hot water in Italy after he was accused of shooting a ...

People traipse cross-country to see clouds of kites, or to catch a glimpse of a golden eagle in its highland home, and webcams fixed on the nests of ospreys, owls and peregrine falcons draw huge ...

The Majestic Maasai Mara, Kenya ' Picture this: millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles thundering across the plains in ...

A noisy and impish bird, the magpie retains a grudging respect from Irish people even, in the wake of words from one of ...

The immature male king eider has its own distinctive look, with an orange bill and white breast. Because of its rarity, many ...

This light-hearted guessing game will challenge your knowledge and uncover the stories behind these head-turning royal ...

The Fairy or Little Blue Penguin, the smallest penguin species, stands at 13-17 inches and weighs just over 1 kg. These ...