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A male Superb Lyrebird
music

Did Lyrebirds Steal These Songs From Humans?

Australian lyrebirds can imitate car horns, chainsaws ... and beautiful flute music.
The Podcast Team August 13, 2025
Pigeons were included in a series of 1891 illustrations entitled “Household Pets.”
rats

What Makes a Pest a Pest?

Cats and rats both hunt endangered species. So why do we love one and hate the other?
The Podcast Team July 7, 2025
Topeka, Kansas

Huntoon Park Wren

This bird statue was created to mark the site of a radio transmitter.
A mangrove grows along the Guy Bradley Trail in Florida’s Everglades National Park.
national parks

America’s First Game Warden Died Fighting for the Birds

Guy Bradley’s mission to protect Florida’s wading birds put him in the crosshairs of poachers—and left a legacy that endures in today’s conservation efforts.
Olivia Young June 9, 2025
Salima, Malawi

Nankoma Island

The ideal location for an immersive ecological experience.
Tsurui, Japan

Otowa Bridge

A peaceful place to spot the rare and iconic red-crowned crane.
An artist's rendering of <em>Baminornis</em> showing the position of the fossil bones discovered, including the fused tailbone.
dinosaurs

A Surprising New Tail From Jurassic China

The discovery of a fossil species suggests that the story of birds started about 20 million years earlier than we thought.
Andrew Coletti April 10, 2025
Saint Paul, Minnesota

‘The Calling’

With a 90-foot wingspan, the world’s largest loon sculpture stands outside Allianz Field.
The electric blue plumage of the male Vogelkop superb bird-of-paradise (<em>Lophorina superba</em>).
ornithology collections

Birds-of-Paradise Can Emit Light Through Their Feathers

Scientists have found that many of the species known for their spectacular plumage are biofluorescent, meaning they absorb and release light through their bodies.
Nicola Davis February 18, 2025
Athena in her display at the Florence Nightingale Museum
List

17 Places to Watch a Superb Owl

They’re a hoot.
Roxanne Hoorn February 7, 2025
A watchful alligator in repose on the banks of South Creek at Oscar Scherer State Park is a quintessential Florida scene.
Itinerary

A Nature Lover’s Guide to Sarasota: 9 Wild & Tranquil Spots

Discover roseate spoonbills, gopher tortoises, and serene trails.
The Legacy Trail, a converted rail trail stretching 18.5 miles, winds through some of Sarasota County’s most spectacular scenery.
nature

Why Sarasota Is an Ideal Destination for Nature Lovers

Must-visit spots to make the most of your travels.
National Public Radio's Honey Bee Hives
List

America’s Green City: 9 Sustainable Spots You Should Visit in Washington, DC

Aquatic gardens, curious critters, and bike paths abound.
Oxford, England

‘The Duck Sijctghen’

Long before Moo Deng, this 17th-century waterfowl was a cultural sensation.
Rice is central to Sado Island's economy and culture.
islands

How a Near-Extinct Bird Returned to the Rice Fields of Sado Island

The beautiful toki have become the pride of the island.
Elena Valeriote January 8, 2025
Mesetas, Colombia

Cañon del Guejar (Güejar River Canyon)

River raft through rural Colombia’s ancient rock formations, pristine landscapes, and towering waterfalls.
Darłowo, Poland

King Eric's Golden Dove

This statue is said to bring good luck to visiting lovebirds.
Whitewater, Wisconsin

Big Foot Rock

A glacial erratic in the shape of a foot rests in the woods of a restored oak savanna prairie.