Tragic news from Nandankanan: the cassowary has died after choking on fruit. Discover the details surrounding this heartbreaking incident.

Deep in the tropical rainforests of northern Australia, New Guinea and a scatter of nearby islands lives a flightless bird ...

When people think of dangerous birds, they likely imagine harpies, ostriches, or aggressive swans. However, the cassowary is often referred to as the "most dangerous bird in the world." But why does ...

Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of years ago and left no living creature of their exact type alive, only through their discovered fossils can we gauge who they were and what their lifestyles might ...

Birds come in many shapes and sizes, but some are truly enormous. From flightless giants to powerful flyers, these birds impress with their sheer size. Let’s explore the ten largest birds on the ...

Ostriches can be quite intimidating creatures, considering their imposing size. Not only can they move quickly, but most of them are also taller than humans when they're fully grown. Still, they ...

Far North Queensland graziers say they want an explanation from their council as to why they are paying what they say are disproportionately high rates. The Cassowary Coast Regional Council says its ...

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 ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The southern cassowary, a rare and elusive rainforest bird that lives along Queensland’s northern coast, once faced extinction. Now, its numbers ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

Scientists were surprised to discover cassowaries glow under ultraviolet light. It may help the birds distinguish between different species. The casque of a southern cassowary glows blue-green in ...

PLAIN CITY, Ohio (WJW) — A central Ohio ostrich is safely back home — which is what matters most here — but after going on the lam this week, questions still remain. The Madison County Sheriff’s ...