This is a great time of year to see birds’ nests. A search for bird nests is like an archaeological dig, without the ground and without the dig. Shrubs and trees are naked, allowing an open ...

Birds and snakes share a variety of connections shaped by mimicry, predation, and survival. As we celebrate the Year of the ...

This is the conclusion of researchers from New York's Cornell University, who found birds that line their nests with snakeskin are less likely to have their eggs eaten by predators. "We think that ...

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay. When a bird drapes its nest with ...