What Does the Phrase ‘Talk Turkey’ Mean—And Where Did it Come From?
Before you talk turkey this Thanksgiving, find out what we know about the phrase’s meaning and origins.
2023-11-21 22:20
Bird of Century: Pūteketeke wins NZ poll after campaign by John Oliver
The Pūteketeke won after the US talk show host's self-described "alarmingly aggressive" campaign.
2023-11-15 09:29
Battles rage near Gaza City hospitals as thousands more flee
Heavy fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas is reported around Al-Shifa and Al-Quds hospitals.
2023-11-10 04:25
Ecologist tracks birds of prey to find Israeli dead
Ohad Hatzofe said he is using his knowledge of bird behaviour to recover corpses after Hamas's attack.
2023-11-10 03:15
New Zealand: John Oliver's Bird of the Century backing ruffles feathers
US chat show host John Oliver's campaign in support of the pūteketeke is causing some controversy.
2023-11-10 02:56
10 Facts About Ivory-Billed Woodpeckers, North America’s Most Famous (Probably) Extinct Bird
Here’s your introduction to this legendary, (maybe?) extinct avian—and a look-alike species that might be the source of all the rumors.
2023-11-01 00:29
Deadly Mission Shark: County Down schoolgirl swims with sharks
A schoolgirl from County Down has travelled to the Bahamas to learn how to interact with sharks.
2023-10-02 13:58
Redonda: Tiny Caribbean island’s transformation to wildlife haven
Once a desolate rock, the island of Redonda is now a protected area bursting with biodiversity.
2023-10-01 07:20
Magpie swooping: How polarising bird terrorises suburban Australia
Each spring, magpies swoop on countless unsuspecting Australians while defending their nests.
2023-09-28 23:53
The Curious Extinction of the Carolina Parakeet: An Avian Cold Case
The North American parrots vanished mysteriously in the early 20th century. Now scientists are closer to solving their disappearance.
2023-09-12 01:28
Mount Taranaki: Climber survives 600m fall with minor injuries
The man was saved by snow and softened ice after tumbling from New Zealand's Mount Taranaki.
2023-09-11 17:52
Elephant Whisperers: Indian couple in Oscar-winning elephant film sue makers
Elephant Whispers tells the story of Bomman and Bellie as they care for an orphaned baby elephant.
2023-08-10 15:57