Hatchlings talk inside their shells to time their birth, but the roar of massive barges may soon drown out their sound.

On a small, remote island, south of New Zealand, one of the world’s rarest parrots – the kākāpō - is watching over her young. She’s not alone. Hidden in her nest, a live webcam broadcasts her activity ...

Brazil’s Cerrado wetlands store huge amounts of carbon deep in peaty soils, revealing a powerful but overlooked climate ally.

Amazon is letting Alexa off the leash with a sassy adults-only mode, whereby the AI assistant willingly doles out sarcasm and mild profanity.

A toucan with a colorful beak rests in the rainforest canopy. The footage comes from Amazon Rainforest, Peru. It highlights the unique look of this tropical bird.

I don’t usually write about birding in exotic places because I like readers to be able to experience birds around here.

Some birds that mimic humans can only say a few words or phrases. For instance, crows in captivity often repeat words like ...

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) is upgraded to a cautious buy as valuation improves and management addresses key concerns.

If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. This story first appeared in The Eastsider. Some shoppers heading into Fresco Market were ...

Hermon—Some shoppers heading into Fresco Market were lost in their phones, but when they momentarily looked up, they were greeted by a flap of brilliant green feathers and a cheery squawk. Phones were ...

Have you ever heard a parrot talk and wondered if birds have their own kind of language? Online videos show parrots copying human speech, singing songs, and even repeating loud city sounds. But what ...