"There are only 22 species of albatrosses globally, 15 of those are threatened by fishing activity. Albatrosses roam the seas ...

January 5, 2026 – Yosemite National Park officials spotlight the American dipper bird species, often seen in the park near ...

Tap dancing birds, shuffling spiders, and wiggling honeybees; dancing is not just a human phenomenon. Many types of animals show off their moves for a variety of different reasons. By far the most ...

When it comes to animals romancing in the wild, things get weird—really weird. Some animals offer bizarre gifts, some put on daring dances, and others? Well, let’s just say things get really messy.

Hummingbirds are some of the most captivating birds in the world, admired for their dazzling colours, rapid wingbeats, and remarkable agility. These tiny creatures can hover in place, fly backwards, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The nasal and sinus areas experience different airflow patterns when someone hums, because this action leads to an increased production of their natural nitric oxide (NO) levels. Nitric oxide ...

There are plenty of reasons to feel stressed all year. The holiday season ushers in many more. Everyone handles stress differently – some find relief in exercising or being outdoors, while others ...

When determining the fastest birds, you must consider the following: wing speed, flight speed, and dive speed. The endangered ...

Peafowl are known for their incredible courtship dances, performed by the male to attract a mate during the breeding season. The male spreads his train of iridescent tail feathers into a fan, which he ...