The African savanna is home to many amazing and unique animals, including the secretary bird. This striking creature may look like it’s dressed for a fancy masquerade ball, but don’t expect it to be a ...

Still, birds differ from their reptilian ancestors in several key ways. One major evolutionary shift was the development of larger brains, which led to significant changes in skull size and shape.

When we think of dangerous animals that might pose a threat to humans, birds rarely come to mind unless it's a seagull trying to snatch the sandwich in your hand. But in the heart of sub-Saharan ...

The bones of butchered and cooked animals have been found in the most high-status graves. Some hold the skulls of wild sheep, ...

Across the diverse landscapes of Africa, there is a bird that has captured the imagination and reverence of many cultures: the Grey Crowned Crane. Renowned for its majestic appearance and intricate ...

Modern life makes us tired, right? But research from societies in Africa and South America suggests people in the ancient ...

The researchers were able to use advanced micro-CT scanning technology to digitally reconstruct the bird's skull and brain with extraordinary detail. "This fossil is so truly one-of-a-kind that I ...

Mar. 20, 2025 — Feathers, essential for thermoregulation, flight, and communication in birds, originate from simple appendages known as proto-feathers, which were present in certain dinosaurs.By ...

Apr. 17, 2025 — A professor's casual hike in the High Sierra turned into a new elevation record for California's highest tree, the Jeffrey pine, which wasn't formerly known to grow at extreme ...

Modern life makes us tired, right? But research from societies in Africa and South America suggests people in the ancient ...