The kakapo is a flightless parrot found only in New Zealand. Discover why this rare bird walks, climbs, and waddles instead of soaring.

Harmful, blue-green algae blooms have been appearing on bodies of water nationwide, just as you may be drawn to go swimming or boating. Here’s what you should know.

Find out what makes the bufflehead unique among diving ducks and other interesting facts about this little butterball of a ...

Centuries ago this tree was used for all kinds of medicinal properties of its bark and pods. The name of catalpa originated ...

Most bird species don’t fly above a few thousand feet in the air. But there are a few outliers. Here are some of the species that push the boundaries of their aerial potential – with a focus on the ...

These large, flightless birds have powerful, muscular legs and tough, prehistoric-looking feet with claws that can deliver a powerful blow.

Native to North America, catalpa trees in June display clusters of white bell-shaped flowers before producing their ...

A half century ago, the futurist was tinkering with a wind machine, writing love poems, and literally dancing to his own beat ...