The unusually dry Spring season in 2025 so far has certainly had a huge impact on a flock of Lancashire residents.

The start of a zoo's flamingo breeding season has been delayed for the longest time on record by dry spring weather.

The water is collected by “rocking.” The bird shifts its body side to side and repeatedly shakes the belly feathers in the water; fill-up can take as long as fifteen minutes. Thanks to coiled hairlike ...

Lake Natron is a soda lake in northern Tanzania with a volcanic geology that maintains the water's pH around 10.5, which is almost as caustic as ammonia. Some life-forms thrive there nevertheless.

In a pan, heat water, add salt and sugar and stir until dissolved. Add bay leaves, peppercorns, garlic and crushed red pepper ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Without planning, a landscape of California native plants can feel a little drab, especially in late summer when many go ...

Growing flowers and shrubs to attract hummingbirds is a lofty goal. This low-maintenance plant ensures you'll have plenty of ...

Flamingos (Phoenicopteriformes) are recognized for their long and slender legs and their brilliant pink ... water and mud ...

Until the last half-decade, the majestic lesser flamingo had four African breeding sites: two salt pans in Botswana and Namibia, a soda lake in Tanzania, and an artificial dam outside South Africa's ...

Some worry about the spread of avian flu, others are concerned that the birds will eat too much of their valuable crops. But as an unstable climate delivers too little water, careening ...