In Tanzania, Lake Natron's crimson waters, formed by volcanic activity and rich in sodium carbonate, preserve animals in stone-like forms. This highly alkaline lake, reaching 60°C, scorches unadapted ...

These ‘bubble bullets’ are louder than an underwater gunshot and hotter than lava. The immense heat and pressure also produce ...

American Flamingos are bringing some holiday festivity to St. John ponds. (Photo Gail Karlsson) Like people, flamingos enjoy getting together in groups and socializing. And this year we have been ...

Frankie, a young Caribbean Flamingo, flew 130 miles from captivity. Her keepers said they would likely have to leave her in France. By Jonathan Wolfe As the weather turned cool this autumn across ...

This is broken down into carotenoid pigments, which passto the skin and feathers. While flamingo plumage can vary from white to orange or pink, it’s unlikely you will ever see a blue individual. Blue ...

Bell peppers are one of the most versatile vegetables. They are delicious raw or cooked, as the focal point of a dish, or blending into the background. If you’re trying to add nutrient-dense foods to ...

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Jerome Lorenz is a Biology Researcher at Florida ...

Hurricane Idalia blew a flamboyance, or flock, of 300-400 flamingos that was likely migrating between the Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba off course in August 2023 and unceremoniously deposited the birds ...

Jerome Lorenz has received funding from The Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation, the Batchelor Foundation and the Ron Magill Conservation Endowment. He is retired from the National Audubon ...

PARMA, Ohio -- More than four months after Valley View residents stole Parma’s flamingo statue, the city last week restored the community mascot to the southeast corner of Broadview and Rockside roads ...

PARMA, Ohio — Parma has officially named the flamingo as its city mascot. It happened during a resolution signing ceremony at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The event took place on Tuesday afternoon in ...

BROOKFIELD, Ill. — If there ever was a “code pink,” it would be what goes down at the Brookfield Zoo every afternoon. After a 28 year hiatus, the flamingos have returned to the zoo and guests have ...