Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Bird populations in mainland Australia have proved ...

There aren't many pets that can literally talk back to you—well, at least not in a language you'd understand. However, parrots are a clear exception. These intelligent talking birds are among some of ...

Birds are among the most intelligent and talkative animals in the entire world. Their babbling, chatty, and loose-lipped mimicry has inspired various stories from across all human cultures. However, ...

Rachel Paltridge receives funding from the National Environmental Science Program's Resilient Landscapes Hub, and the Indigenous Desert Alliance. Clifford Sunfly is a Ngururrpa Ranger. The ranger ...