Discover which woodpeckers mate for life, and which pair up and then split up. Also learn how long pileated woodpeckers live.

Phoenix is believed to be home to the world's largest colony of rosy-faced lovebirds outside of their native Africa.

Scientists say they have found a big indicator of how long you’ll live. The data suggest that genetics may be the biggest influence on lifespan. Experts stress that a healthy lifestyle still matters.

Scientists have long believed that longevity is shaped by lifestyle choices; however, a new study reveals that genes may play a larger role in determining how long people live. Genetics accounts for ...

Laura Oliveira fell in love with swimming at 70. She won her first competition three decades later. Longevity runs in her family. Her aunt Geny lived to 110. Her two sisters thrived and were mentally ...

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Snow leopards live in the high mountains of Central Asia. Discover key facts about their habitat, behavior, threats, and ...

We tend to think of animals as short-lived, especially when we compare their lifespans to human lifespans. But some species move through the world at a completely different pace. While generations of ...

Think of strength as insurance. Maybe you don't care about how much you can lift, but you should want to know how to get stronger so you can live life to the fullest. Strong legs help you kick a ball ...

A bill that would mostly ban the sale of parrots at pet stores in Rhode Island is under consideration by the House Corporations Committee.