Cuckoos, cowbirds, and other species outsource their parental duties. Scientists are uncovering new twists in this sneaky—and often treacherous—game of survival. By Sofia Quaglia / Knowable Magazine ...

Parrots can live a very long time, some up to 70 years or more. That’s a long time to do the same thing, day in, day out — even if it does have a big cage with a nice view. Fortunately, there are some ...

Nature gives us one incredible surprise after another. If you're a bird lover and have been admiring bluebirds, jays, or barn ...

VISIT the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra and you may stumble upon an odd sight: a human figure, festooned with futuristic monitoring gear. When children poke it – which happens a lot ...

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