Domestic dogs, wolves and coyotes can also breed with each other. Horses and donkeys interbreed. A mule is a cross between a female horse (called a mare) and a male donkey (a jack). A hinny results ...

In Minnesota and across North America, Delta Waterfowl works to produce more ducks, save prairie wetlands and ensure a bright future for duck hunters.

Ducks display one of the most studied examples of sexual conflict in vertebrate evolution. In several species, males evolved ...

University of Michigan study finds noise harms birds' health in many ways, including their ability to reproduce ...

One last species to keep an ear out for (more so than an eye) is the red-shouldered hawk. A common sight in both suburban and ...

Researchers at UC Davis say news they've dreaded since 2023 has come to pass: California's elephant seals have been infected with H5N1 bird flu.

All our local resident birds are full-throatedly busy attracting mates and checking out possible nest sites. The ...

“Labs become creatures of habit…my black lab sits on the edge of the bed every night waiting for a hug," shared one user.

We all have a concept of reality. We know what is “fact” and what isn’t. However, the truth of the matter is that the ...

Meet the Manx Loaghtan: a Bronze Age sheep with four horns, Viking history, and a genetic secret only recently uncovered.

We all have a concept of reality. We know what is “fact” and what isn’t. However, the truth of the matter is that the definition of “real” is a mere construct of the brain. If that didn’t blow your ...

Many people are surprised to find out that winter is a prime time for birding. There are opportunities for beginner and experienced birders to spot our year-round resident birds as well as ...