Bears are symbols of power and resilience. Birds are symbols of freedom and mystery. At first glance, these two creatures seem to have little to do with each other. One is huge, covered in fur, and ...

From parrots to raptors, birds that demonstrate dexterity with their claws share a common ancient ancestor, new research suggests. A study from the University of Alberta, published Aug. 15 in the ...

Scientists have unraveled how the talons of birds of prey have evolved to help them kill victims. The killing techniques range from dismemberment to squeezing prey to death. The findings could help ...

Wondering about the most dangerous birds on Earth? We've compiled this list of the Top 20 scariest birds — some that have ...

This bird-like robot has a claw that it could use to perch on branches it has flown to. It could potentially be useful for collecting samples in hard-to-reach places or silently observing animals in ...

The giant killer claws of dinosaurs such as Velociraptor might have been employed much as birds of prey use similar talons — as hooks to keep victims from escaping, researchers say. The discovery ...

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