PITTSBURGH — The price of ground beef has gone up 51% since February 2020. In the past year, the U.S. has seen record low cattle numbers because of drought over the past few years. Tariffs on imports, ...

Raccoons might look adorable from afar, but when they show up in your yard night after night, whatever cute factor they had quickly fades. These masked intruders are surprisingly smart and capable ...

Wondering about the most dangerous birds on Earth? We've compiled this list of the Top 20 scariest birds — some that have ...

Seeds aren't always enough to draw birds once temperatures drop. A high-energy alternative can transform a silent winter yard ...

Avian influenza has recently been detected in various parts of the country, and North Dakota State University Extension experts are urging poultry and dairy owners to strengthen their biosecurity ...

Cardinals, blue jays, woodpeckers, and goldfinches will show up fast with sunflower, suet and thistle — but one simple seed swap can send squirrels packing.

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

Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in ...

Many of us enjoy interacting with wild birds — and that can include feeding them. Although it's generally discouraged by councils and rescue groups, some urban ecologists say it's a great way for ...

Avian enthusiasts around the world will identify and count birds from February 13 through February 16 as part of a massive community science project. SciAm editor Kate Wong will be! If you’re planning ...

The crippling snow and ice storm that swept through our region recently coupled with record freezing temperatures presents many challenges to people shoveling and plowing and just trying to stay warm.

We're in the middle of a slight reprieve from the frigid temperatures, for now. Last weekend's Winter Storm Fern appears to have slightly eased, with daytime sun warming Savannah into the 50s, and ...