The southern cassowary looks like a survivor from the age of dinosaurs, and it can be nearly as dangerous. The flightless ...
These birds can also run at mind-blowing speeds of 31 mph (50 km/h) through dense rainforest. Since 1900, more than 150 attacks have been recorded, including two confirmed human fatalities. The most ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most birds inspire either affection or indifference. We ...
Two separate research groups have independently discovered why the H5N1 bird flu virus causes lethal pneumonia in people, but is – so far – hard for people to catch. In the process, they have found a ...
If you liked this story, share it with other people. An attack by a harpy against a tourist in French Guiana has sparked a debate about interactions between humans and the world’s largest eagle. Field ...