The ancestors of modern ferns are among some of the oldest plants on the planet, dating back to prehistoric times. There's no need to replicate a dinosaur's habitat if you want to enjoy the fresh ...

Each year, these birds typically build new, bowl-shaped nests using leaves, rushes and reeds. But, while nesting in cities, they often supplement these natural, biodegradable materials with man ...

The Italian ecologist knew the trash hung from the nests of a certain bird, the black kite. But why? Many species of birds decorate their nests to attract a mate—but kites already have partners ...

He adds that the children take great delight in watching the nests in process of construction, and in the rearing and education of the young birds afterward. As soon as a nest is fairly begun ...

Coots' nests in Amsterdam are built using discarded plastic, providing a time capsule into the material's use over the past ...

Bird nests typically have two layers: a sturdy outer layer made of structural materials like twigs and grass for support, and a softer inner layer lined with finer materials such as feathers ...