Ryan Easley, a former associate of Joe Exotic of Tiger King fame, is dead after being mauled by a tiger. Easley was doing a ...

In a type of relationship known as mutualism, two different species benefit from one another through cooperation. While some ...

Believe it or not, there are people who go still outside to enjoy nature instead of staying home watching TikTok or Instagram. One of these people had the ...

Driven by rarity, breeding, and demand, the exotic animal market has produced prices that eclipse the world’s most expensive vehicles. Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about the perfect new ...

Researchers at the University of Granada and the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence have demonstrated a link between urbanization and the plumage color of birds. Species that thrive in ...

A new study shows that urban great tits have paler plumage than their countryside counterparts. Since the yellow pigment of the breast feathers of great tits comes from the food they eat, the paler ...

Feather pecking remains a serious problem in poultry farming. This study aimed to identify risk factors for plumage damage as a proxy for feather pecking, and the predictive value of practical ...

The assessment of plumage and integument condition in laying hens provides useful information about the occurrence of feather pecking and cannibalism. Although feather loss and skin injuries can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. Spectacular plumage color like that seen in many parrot ...