The reason why gulls dive-bomb beachgoers for their fish and chips might finally have been solved. The birds still prefer seafood even when there are multiple other human or pet food alternatives ...

Diving birds like penguins, puffins and cormorants may be more prone to extinction than non-diving birds, according to a new study by the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath. The ...

Have you ever caught a glimpse of a waterbird attempting to swallow a huge fish whole? If so, you might have wondered how in the world it would be able to swallow or even digest a fish that large, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Among birds, raptors are known for their sight, penguins for their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An osprey at an Australian zoo was captured in an “epic” video diving from a height to catch fish, after the bird was treated in a ...

Birds that dive underwater — such as penguins, loons and grebes — may be more likely to go extinct than their nondiving kin, a new study finds. Many water birds have evolved highly specialized bodies ...

In the sulfur-infused ponds of Tabasco state in Mexico lives a tiny silver slip of a fish, the sulphur molly. Toss in a rock, and you might see a bunch of them dance: The water’s surface will erupt in ...

There are many different species of kingfisher, and those that eat fish hunt by repeatedly diving head-first into the water when they spot tasty prey without suffering brain injuries like concussions.

It was a tense 3 1/2-hour car ride for Cyndi Routledge, who was chasing down a creature never seen before in Tennessee. Routledge, secretary of the Tennessee Ornithological Society, had gone on drives ...

Tokyo — The "shrine island" of Miyajima is one of Japan's most iconic destinations. A quick ferry ride from downtown Hiroshima, the postcard-perfect locale is much-loved for its giant "floating" ...

It’s one of those age-old beliefs that comes with a bonus: It’s true! This time of year around here, when the fishing takes on the feel of hard work, you need every advantage you can pull from the ...

Soccer fans aren’t the only ones on Earth who make waves. By Veronique Greenwood In the sulfur-infused ponds of Tabasco State in Mexico lives a tiny silver slip of a fish, the sulphur molly. Toss in a ...