Diane Muniz was looking online for a bird to buy. She wanted a cute canary with a charming song. (Jan. 12, 2026) ...

To determine the health of an ecosystem, observe the birds that live there, as they are the barometers of habitat health.

A pair of scientific papers has identified the same single gene as the source of red colouring in birds. The gene makes an enzyme that lets the birds convert yellow pigments, which they eat, into red ...

The leopard gecko is considered one of the most "domestic" and easy-to-keep reptiles. He needs a terrarium with heating, ...

The Canary Islands offer summer temperatures year-round–and are among the most popular vacation destinations in Europe. Whether it’s Fuerteventura, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, or Lanzarote–each island is ...

small and medium-sized dogs with moderate activity: pug, French Bulldog, Cavalier King Charles, Bichon, Shih Tzu, Boston ...

Monk parakeets don’t rush into friendships. They gradually escalate interactions, starting from safe, low-risk behaviours and ...

Aerial pictures captured Norfolk covered in snow after wintry showers overnight. The footage shows roads and houses across ...

Why Iowa chose the American goldfinch in 1933, a familiar farm-field bird that symbolized endurance, continuity, and everyday ...

Here’s what you need to know about owning a raccoon as a pet in Florida, and how some exotic pets in Florida are classified ...

Jay Ingram's "The Science of Pets" is a must-read about facts and myths about a global "petpourri" of animals, what's in ...