Found on every continent, lichen is an extraordinary organism adapted to survive in every habitat except seawater. More than just curious growths on rocks and trees, lichen can endure extreme ...

Living anywhere between 4-7 years, these flying friends have been nicknamed as the 'hair bird' because nests are often woven with long horse hair. Yes, it really is possible to spot an Eagle in ...

A museum curator with a ladder showed that birds that build cavity-style nests are able to protect their eggs with the skin ...

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting home décor choice. For some birds, it keeps ...

When birds incorporate snake skins into their nests, it’s not just for decoration - it’s a calculated strategy to ward off ...

A 'bizarre' material used by some birds to line their nests in tree cavities could actually save their offspring.

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay.

This is the conclusion of researchers from New York's Cornell University, who found birds that line their nests with snakeskin are less likely to have their eggs eaten by predators. "We think that ...

The Coors Light Birds Nest concert series returns to the big top at TPC Scottsdale to entertain fans of the world's rowdiest golf tournament, the WM Phoenix Open 2025, with four nights of music ...

Birds utilise shed snake skins in their nests to deter predators, like small mammals, from attacking their young. A study by Cornell University reveals cavity-nesting birds are much more likely to ...