Feathers truly are some of the most amazing structures in the natural world; they are extremely lightweight (which is helpful if you fly); replaceable (when one is lost a new one grows in to ...

‘Blue-throated Toucanet,’ from John Gould’s 1833 ‘Monograph of the Ramphastidae,’ or ‘Family of Toucans.’ (Courtesy photo) The Santa Barbara Museum of ...

When we think of dinosaurs, we usually imagine scales, teeth, and a thunderous stomp. However, many dinosaurs, especially ...

Flamingos apply natural make-up to their feathers to stand out and attract mates, according to a new study by Juan Amat, from the Estación Biológica de Doňana in Seville, Spain, and colleagues.

Hanson, a conservation biologist, presents feathers in a sweeping natural and cultural history, bringing them to life not just as a practical item but as a source of inspiration throughout history.

Feathers contain a ‘natural Velcro’ of tiny hooked hairs which lock together as the bird opens its wings, creating a fixed, sturdy shape, rather than simply overlapping, ...

Natural feathers are narrow at the tip, wider through the body, and taper again at the base. For them to grow endlessly or develop a uniform size, an eager breeder needs to step in.