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Nicotine, the highly addictive chemical compound in cigarettes, is having a bit of a resurgence as of late — with patches of the stuff even appearing in vending machines at tech company offices, ...

Merlin could disappear in worst-case scenario, with British isles facing ecological ‘point of no return’ The merlin, Britain’s smallest bird of prey, is one of more than 200 species that will become ...

In Texas, biologists have documented an extraordinary bird — the natural hybrid offspring of a green jay and a blue jay. Once separated by millions of years of evolution and distinct ranges, the two ...

Our recent stories about attracting fauna to gardens and the dos and don'ts of feeding wild birds prompted many of you to share your own experiences. Here are some of the birds and animals you have ...

Smart bird feeders snap pictures and videos of birds stopping by for a bite, identify them by species, and sometimes do double duty as security cameras. I've tested the most popular models to help you ...

If you want to attract birds to your yard or porch, a bird feeder is one of the best ways to do it. Not into feathered friends? Bird feeders also make a great gift for family members or friends who ...

Welcome to our weekly newsletter where we highlight environmental trends and solutions that are moving us to a more sustainable world. I’m Nicole Mortillaro, and I am a proud "crazy cat lady." I have ...