Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Beauty, they say, is in the eye of the beholder. Well, if ...

If you ever find yourself wandering through the forests of Peru, you’re likely to notice a unique and colorful bird called the Andean cock-of-the-rock. As you’ll see in this YouTube video, this unique ...

In the vast, arid landscapes of South Australia's northeast, on the lands of the Adnyamathanha and Wilyakali, a surprising discovery is changing our understanding of one of Australia's most endangered ...

The African jacana is an unusual bird and at first glance looks quite out of proportion. However, as you will see in this fascinating Instagram post, there are very good reasons for their unusual body ...

Some endangered species have been saved in the nick of time, right before extinction. And their populations are growing through breeding programs. The problem is many of these species don't have a ...

This research was made possible through Bush Heritage Australia funding, and with the support of the Grubb foundation, BirdLife Australia, Nature Conservation Society of South Australia, and the ...