To know what a tropical bird is, you first have to know where the tropics are. The tropics form a band around the equator, ...

In the race to save birdlife around the world, time is running out—and doing everything right still won’t be enough. Despite global conservation goals and urgent policies aimed at protecting nature, ...

Tired of woodpeckers damaging your property? Learn effective methods to keep woodpeckers away and protect your home from ...

Conservation efforts alone may not be enough to prevent a looming bird extinction crisis. Specific rescue strategies are ...

The flash of a tiny bird darting through your backyard—iridescent green, a throat like a jewel, wings buzzing like a bee—signals the presence of one of ...

This stunning sea turtle isn’t albino—it's leucistic. Here's what makes this pale yellow turtle so rare and how it beat the ...

When you think about adopting a bird, budgies and cockatiels are often the first species that spring to mind – but did you ...

Over 500 bird species could vanish in 100 years. Protecting habitats isn't enough. Targeted recovery efforts are crucial.

A new study predicts that climate change and habitat loss could cause more than 500 bird species to disappear in the next ...

The Eastern hognose snake is another species that has become increasingly rare here. So named because of its upturned snout like a hog, this species is an eater of toads and a dweller of sandy ...

Despite possessing extremely dangerous venom, the tree snake can only endure the enemy's "heavenly" pecks to the eyes and ...

Local photographer Mark Syvertson channels his passion into capturing Ithaca’s characters, protests and natural views.