Kiwi is a Maori word used to describe the ratites, or flightless birds without a keel bone, endemic to the islands of New Zealand. It has also grown to describe a fuzzy-skinned fruit native to China ...

Tūmai Cassidy from Ngāi Tahu, the principal Māori tribe of the South Island, says that “They’re almost prehistoric looking. Seen from the front, their bodies can seem almost perfectly round. With ...

China – Red-crowned Crane The bird is a symbol of flight, longevity and elegance. New Zealand – Kiwi The small flightless ...

South Island takahe—a prehistoric-looking flightless bird endemic to New Zealand's rugged landscapes—have become a shining ...

Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a respiratory virus that primarily affects birds. Health authorities have been preparing a round of vaccinations to prevent a major outbreak. However, cases have ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link The burgeoning global bird flu outbreak continued its flight path across the country this week, with two major developments that point to the ...

Snaking along the edges of New Zealand's longest lake, Lake Wakatipu, the 3.5-hour drive feels like it's taking place against green screen scenery. Several companies, such as Altitude Tours ...

Big Bird might soon ask: “Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?” After a nearly decade-long run with HBO, the group that produces “Sesame Street” is seeking a new television partner ...

It’s already baffling how many incredible and strange creatures can be found on planet Earth, with there being well over 8 ...

Avian influenza has been spreading in wild and domestic birds in the United States for several years. “We should be very concerned at this point,” Dr. James Lawler, co-director of the University of ...

London : Printed for the author and published by J. White and S. Bagster, the letter-press by T. Bensley, 1808 ...