In the animal kingdom, the battle between predators and prey can be fierce and surprising. One such unusual showdown occurs when owls decide to attack snakes. Owls, known for their silent flight and ...

Eagles are often seen as the ultimate symbols of strength, sovereignty, and fearlessness in the animal kingdom. With sharp claws, incredible flight speed, and precision, eagles dominate the skies and ...

If you’ve seen an owl fly, you probably didn’t hear a thing. That’s because their skin and feathers dampen sound by absorbing high- and low-frequency flight noise. Inspired by ...

Owls have inspired new noise reduction technology. The silent flight of the aerial predators is possible because their skin ...

Congress of the Birds, the only specialized nonprofit to treat sick and injured birds in RI is nearing completion on a new ...

Bears are symbols of power and resilience. Birds are symbols of freedom and mystery. At first glance, these two creatures ...

Looking to meet some feathered friends? The Open Door Bird Sanctuary in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is the perfect alternative to European birdwatching.

Owl’s Silent Flight Inspires New Aerogels for Noise Reduction Inspired by the natural soundproofing of owl feathers, researchers have developed a new two-layer aerogel to mitigate urban sound ...

Moth populations are experiencing steep declines across the globe due to habitat loss, pesticides, and the climate crisis.

A red-tailed hawk was found at IU Memorial Stadium beak-down in a substance called polyurethane. Here's how she was rescued.

A new soundproofing material (fluffy white disk, right image) that mimics the structure of owl skin and feathers reduced the rumble of a car engine more than a traditional felt fiber soundproofing ...