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Scientists have figured out what dinosaurs looked like when they walked
We know that dinosaurs ruled the Earth many millions ago, but how they walked has been a mystery.Our new research shows that the movement of some dinosaurs has a lot in common with some of today’s...
View ArticleHow massive airplanes take off and stay in midair
The Wright brothers successfully flew their first "flying machine" in 1903. Since then, technology has come a long way. This video explains how huge airplanes that weigh over 1 million pounds are able...
View ArticleThe Trump administration could bypass environmental regulations to build the...
President Donald Trump's border wall may destroy a wildlife refuge in Texas. Engineers are preparing to build a wall through the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. It is home to more than 400 species...
View ArticleAnimated map shows just how far these animals travel to migrate
As far as humans travel, it's nothing compared to some animals. To put just how large this distance is into perspective, we've put together an animation showing these animals and their incredible...
View ArticleHow to train a falcon — according to a falconer at Medieval Times
Medieval Times is a family dinner attraction inspired by an 11th-century feast and tournament. Customers are served a four-course meal and treated to sword fights and jousting tournaments. At the...
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Peregrine falcons target prey like guided missiles — and the strategy could...
Peregrine falcons target prey the same way that missiles hit moving targets, according to a new study by Oxford University researchers.The birds use quick adjustments to maintain the same angle as they...
View ArticleThese birds create amazing black 'clouds' in the sky
No... these aren't storm clouds. They're tiny songbirds known as starlings. Starlings flock together in thousands. Their shifting movements are called "murmurations."How can they fly so close without...
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8 awe-inspiring photos of birds in the wild taken at the perfect time
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2018 is the year of the dog. According to wildlife conservation organizations, it's also the year of the bird.Aside from protecting the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in...
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This love story between two birds will melt your cold, dead heart
Maura Hennelly has been sharing updates about the love affair between her pet birds for the past year on Twitter. The two lovebirds, Kiwi and Siouxsie, recently had four adorable babies. Hennelly...
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The most popular pet in every state that aren't cats or dogs
Dogs and cats are undoubtedly the most popular pets across the nation, but there are plenty of Americans who own hamsters, lizards, snakes, and a surprising amount of ferrets. Trusted Housesitters...
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A theme park in France has recruited birds to pick up trash and cigarette butts
The Puy du Fou historical theme park in France trained six crows to pick up and dispose of trash lying on the ground.Each time a crow drops off a piece of trash, a dispenser issues a food reward.The...
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A flock of drunk birds is terrorizing a small town in Minnesota — but police...
Drivers in Gilbert, Minnesota are coming under fire from inebriated birds.Gilbert police were forced to release a statement asking residents not to call them about the drunken avifauna after several...
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The best wild bird seed you can buy
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Bird feeders let you enjoy birding...
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An Air Force base just deployed this new weapon in the fight to save its...
To combat the threat to US military aircraft posed by birds and other wildlife, Ellsworth Air Force Base has installed bird cannons.Four years ago, a US military helicopter crashed in the UK, killing...
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A passenger at JFK was caught trying to smuggle 70 live finches into the...
On Saturday, customs officials at New York City's JFK Airport caught a passenger smuggling 70 live finches hidden inside hair rollers.The passenger was sent back to Guyana and the birds were turned...
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10 bird facts that sound fake but are true
Crows, ravens, and pigeons are all smarter than you may previously have thought — and scientists have proof.Chickens and ostriches are thought to be descendants of the Tyrannosaurus rex.The average man...
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10 terrifying birds that will give you nightmares
Birds can be beautiful and environmentally helpful but also dangerous and deadly.Hawks, owls, and other members of the raptor family are very protective of their young and sometimes can be violent.Some...
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10 birds that came back from the brink of extinction
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) keeps a record of animals, fungi, and plants that are on the brink of extinction on their Red List of Threatened Species.There are more than...
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10 birds that look eerily similar to their dinosaur ancestors
All birds can be traced back to prehistoric creatures.Many modern birds have retained traits of the dinosaurs they evolved from.Chickens share genetic makeup with the Tyrannosaurus rex.While what we...
View ArticleThe swiftlet farming industry has exploded, as more people eat bird's nest...
Bird's nest soup is a delicacy in Asia made from the dissolved nests of swiftlets, a small bird native to Southeast Asia.A bowl of bird's nest soup can cost more than $100 at some restaurants, due to...
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