The bird's nest fern (Asplenium nidus) is a beautiful addition to any indoor plant collection. Unlike other ferns that have feathery leaflets, the bird's nest fern is characterized by their smooth ...

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 ...

Main image, a great-crested flycatcher. Inset, a snake bares its fangs. The flycatcher is one of a number of birds that line their nests with shed snakeskin because, a new study reports ...

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting home décor choice. For some birds, it keeps predators at bay. Researchers combined new and historical data to show ...

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

“Pretending that there’s a snake in the nest in some way is beneficial for these small, hole-nesting birds that have less ... in the coming months. When Plants Cry, Moths Make a Decision ...

Birds utilise shed snake skins in their nests to deter predators, like small mammals, from attacking their young. A study by Cornell University reveals cavity-nesting birds are much more likely to ...