What I've learned from studying the wild pigeon

Domestic pigeons have surprising cultural significance. They inspired Charles Darwin in his thinking about evolution, ...
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Meet the 3 Rare Dog Breeds That Just Became Official in 2026

The American Kennel Club just recognized three rare dog breeds! Meet the furry new members, along with information about ...
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Meet the 3 Rare Dog Breeds that Just Received AKC Recognition

The American Kennel Club announced three new officially recognized dog breeds—the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, and the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier—bringing the total count to ...

New Zealand's rare flightless parrot begins breeding again

New Zealand's critically endangered flightless parrot, the kakapo, started breeding last week for the first time in four ...
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Rats with wings: Remembering when pigeons were heroes

We call them flying rats now, shooing them away from park benches and cursing when they leave droppings on our cars. These ...