Scientists discover a giant thousand-year-old tree called Tessmannia princeps, a new species that reaches 131 feed high and 3 ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Sedgwick County Zoo announced the death of “King of the Tropics,” a male golden-headed quetzal. The bird lived to be 34 and a half years old—more than double the typical ...

More than 500 native plants in San Diego County are held in a Native Seed Bank at the zoo. Those seeds are dried down to a ...

Squamellaria plants grow special structures to host the ants they symbiotically rely on for nutrients. Distinct compartments ...

The elusive “pinkish” species from Brazil, normally found wandering on trees, is already being targeted by the pet trade for ...

How dreamy ‘cloud forests’ make this central American country an ideal alternative to Costa Rica - For a captivating ...

The Resplendent Quetzal, a bird of legendary beauty and significance, has long enchanted the people of Central America. With its vibrant plumage and majestic tail feathers, this bird captures the ...

As such, promoting fast-growing trees could strengthen efforts to mitigate climate change. This raises a key question for forest managers: which tree species have the greatest mitigation potential?

Johnson City, Texas, is now home to Reptilandia-Reptile Lagoon where Quetzal Dwyer has created the largest and most diverse presentation of reptiles and amphibians in the Hill Country. The diversity ...

The quetzal, a stunning symbol of beauty and freedom, enchants with its iridescent plumage and elegance, captivating birdwatchers throughout Central and South America.

A review of 47,282 tree species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature found that more than one third are at risk of extinction ...