Fast, focused and fierce, the Cooper's hawk is built for the chase. Learn what a Cooper's hawk looks like and sounds like and ...

The only space that offered some respite from the harsh routine was the Al-Hassan Workers Centre. Built by the largest ...

DOLLY Parton has broken her silence after her sister sparked health fears by begging fans to pray for the country singer.

The AKC deemed this relatively recent breed the " Peter Pan of the sporting group " for its youthful vibrancy and happy-go-lucky attitude known for constantly wagging its tail. The breed is named for ...

If God is a woman, then Houston is her voice. This city is home to singers who not only capture the essence of its sound but also expand it. The beauty of Houston's music scene is that it's never been ...

Beyond mammals, certain bird species nourish their young with a milk-like substance. Pigeons and doves produce crop milk, rich in nutrients, essential for chick survival, with both parents ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. For this package, we’ve been asking authors and illustrators to discuss the decisions influencing a single page or ...

From mushrooms to sea kelp: Two female foragers in South Africa and Japan tell Datshiane Navanayagam about how picking wild food has helped them to feel more connected to their natural surroundings.

A 'virgin birth' may sound like something found only in the Bible – but it's actually one of nature's real-life miracles. Known by scientists as 'parthenogenesis', this natural form of asexual ...

With the right research and enough patience, anyone can get an extraordinary photo of animal life. These are Jasper Doest's tips gleaned from decades as a wildlife photographer. Carefully observing ...

Toronto’s plan to put pigeons on birth control and thin the city’s flock hasn’t taken off like officials had hoped. But don’t blame the birds.

A recent court ban on feeding pigeons in public spaces in the western Indian city of Mumbai has become a major flashpoint between civic bodies, public health activists and bird lovers. This month, ...