The animal world is always full of surprises. Even a long-studied species can hold a few secrets hidden between their fur or scales. From the sounds sharks make to the hunting habits of cuttlefish, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Everyone loves to watch hummingbirds—tiny, brightly colored blurs that dart about, hovering at flowers and pugnaciously defending their ownership of a feeder. But to the scientists who study them, ...

Though tiny and delicate, hummingbirds are keen at adapting to their environment — whether building a nest with a leaf as a roof or using their expert eyes to scout out their surroundings.

In a remote mountain cave in Ecuador, hummingbirds were discovered sleeping and nesting together. By Rachel Nuwer Hummingbirds are tiny and delicate, but don’t be fooled: They are among the most ...

Several hummingbird species have been spotted throughout California in recent weeks, according to an online map, revealing which of these tiny birds may be headed to your gardens and feeders. Birders ...

Scientists and volunteers shed light on some of the most colorful and charismatic species in the national parks. Sparkling like a disco ball in the morning light of Mesa Verde National Park, the ...

With the arrival of spring comes the potential for multiple glittering hummingbirds to grace your yard. In fact, their appearance is like a clarion call of the season, coinciding with blooming gardens ...

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 ...