The snow petrel, a strikingly white bird with black eyes and a black bill, is one of only three bird species ever observed at ...

Melting ice is causing changes to the shoreline, animal behavior and even leading to new archaeological discoveries as centuries-old artifacts are revealed for the first time. Take a look at some ...

The virus, which scientists call H5N1, has spread like wildfire around the globe in recent years, surprising and horrifying ...

Bird flu fears have focused on the poultry and dairy industries and human health. But wild animals are threatened, too—at ...

The Arctic Ocean, though smallest, significantly influences global climate and hosts unique wildlife. Surrounded by Eurasia, ...