Spring warmth is on the way this week, and the ruby-throated hummingbird might not be far off.

Birds that feed on nectar or fruit evolved better mechanisms for managing metabolism, blood pressure and high glucose.

Finding out there is a guest in the garden is rarely good news. Whether it's a mother-in-law judging the height of a tomato tree, a rabbit snacking on kale, or an aphid enjoying the red roses, it's ...

A few weeks ago, Colorado Springs resident Daniela Waddell experienced a hummingbird sighting in the Northgate neighborhood.

A 2026 study confirms the decline of bird populations in recent decades and looks at the causes, which may explain why you've ...

Q. You wrote that blue whales are the largest mammals. What are the largest and smallest animals of other groups? What ...

Discover how extreme animal sizes, from the massive blue whale to the tiny shrew, shape their survival strategies.

The study of fossilized resin stones containing several creatures allowed scientists to recreate the interactions between ...

This week, the Outside Story highlights golden-crowned kinglets, a small songbird that sings through the winter.

With spring right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning and prepping a garden. Gardening is a fun ...