The biggest danger for wildlife is the aftermath. But many species have evolved to rely on the opportunities created by ...

For instance, some porch planters are made of adobe, clay or ceramic, and have bright colors or patterns painted on or are covered in bright mosaic ... or birds of paradise can leave your front ...

In the charming town of Hillsborough, North Carolina, there’s a golden treasure waiting to be discovered. And no, it’s not ...

Jay’s Chicken Shack might not look like much from the outside, but don’t let its unassuming exterior fool you. This humble ...

Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent, suggesting that this "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.

Interestingly, birds remain woefully understudied when it comes to the optical extras. Until now, no one had looked for the ...

Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.

Scientists find that 82 percent of birds-of-paradise species show biofluorescence, often on their feathers, throat or inner ...

New research reports, for the first time, the widespread occurrence of biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise. The study, based on specimens collected since the 1800s, finds biofluorescence in 37 of the ...

New research by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln reports, for the ...