The dodo bird could be brought back from extinction thanks to the recent discovery of an intact dodo skeleton. Read about the recent dodo bird discovery. See more »

When a half-full plate of dinner sits before you and your overstuffed tummy, have you ever been told your eyes are too big for your stomach? The pelican's got a similar problem See more »

It can be scary to have an owl fly in front of you without it making a sound. Find out if this phenomena is a supernatural power or something as simple as the hip bone being connected to the tail bone. See more »

All you amateur ornithologists might scoff at this seemingly simple question, but the answer isn't as straightforward as you think. And no, it's not just that their bones are hollow. See more »

What would happen if birds were released into space? Well, we don't know, but we think that birds in space would actually do quite well because their wings would help stabilize them as they float through space. See more »

While the ostrich might look like an avian punch line, it's actually a nutritious source of red meat. Why do ostriches produce meat that's more like that of a cow than a chicken? See more »

Are you fond of a good prank to startle your friends? Don't be tempted to frighten a vulture: Its defenses smell like rotting flesh and burn like acid. See more »