Hummingbirds bring vibrant life to any garden, but they also attract a range of predators and pests that can threaten their ...

Hang your hummingbird feeder near shelter and partial shade, but make sure it's still visible to the birds and you. Surround ...

Hang feeders in shady, open spots 4 to 6 feet high, near trees or shrubs for quick cover. Space multiple feeders out of sight to avoid hummingbird squabbles. Turn off outdoor lights at night and mark ...

Q. You wrote that blue whales are the largest mammals. What are the largest and smallest animals of other groups? What ...

Tiny nests, tight timelines, and one overworked mother make hummingbird life a race where a single bad week can change ...

North America is home to some huge and awe-inspiring creatures, from 800-pound alligators and surf-cracking great white sharks to rumbling herds of bison and mountain lions — the largest cat on Earth ...

Discover how extreme animal sizes, from the massive blue whale to the tiny shrew, shape their survival strategies.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Like clockwork, ruby-throated hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris ...

Whether they’re flitting through your garden or whizzing by the park, hummingbirds in Connecticut are always a dazzling sight. These brilliant ruby-throated beauties will soon begin spring migration, ...

Discover how crown-of-thorns starfish detect predators using chemical cues, and why the giant triton’s scent triggers a ...