In 1976, radio operators across the world began hearing a strange, relentless tapping—dubbed the “Russian Woodpecker.” What sounded like an electronic pulse was actually the signal of a massive Soviet ...

In this tiny stretch of central Florida, you can find acres of both exotic and native animals on display, plus hiking trails ...

It's one of the most unique national parks in the country. Learn more about the animals that live in Pinnacles National Park.

Proponents tout biomass burial to create carbon credits as a win-win-win for the climate, fire-scarred landscapes and those ...

Nature has done a very good job of reclaiming these 186 acres beside the Manchester Ship Canal. This land was once used for farming and quarrying. Through the middle of the reserve runs the vestiges ...

Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area offers some of the most diverse terrain in the state, with rare plant species and hiking trails that range from leisurely walks to challenging treks. The area’s ...

Virginia hides its treasures in plain sight, and Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane might be the Commonwealth’s most spectacular open secret – a place where reality looks suspiciously like the ...

Discover how woodpeckers use their bodies like hammers, combining muscle power and coordination to drill through wood.

Few sights feel as wild and lively as the rapid tap-tap-tap of a woodpecker at work on a tree trunk. For garden lovers who ...

As November’s chill settles in and the woods grow still, the steady tapping of woodpeckers offers a lively reminder of nature ...

Researchers studied the combination of muscles and breaths that the tiny birds use as they strike trees with their beaks ...

Is it all in the hips? Scientists break down woodpeckers' head-hammering moves. Plus, what makes one ant a queen and another ...