A rare kiwi species has been found in the wild on mainland New Zealand for the first time in 50 years, the nation's conservation authority said.The smallest of the kiwi species, the kiwi pukupuku ...

These bluebirds are often found at high altitudes. They travel together in groups, weaving through chilly Himalayan air.

The Department of Conservation flew ranger Iain Graham and his dog Brew to Adams Wilderness. They found the elusive female kiwi and collected feathers for DNA confirmation-called “almost miraculous.” ...

If Graham’s ears were correct — honed by his profession as a Biodiversity ranger — then he knew he was hearing two creatures ...