Vultures are often misunderstood and seen as intimidating or even ‘dirty’ because they feed on dead animals and carcasses.

The largest vulture, with a wingspan up to 10.5 feet, the Andean Condor soars high in the Andes and symbolizes power in South American cultures. With a wingspan of up to 10 feet, this critically ...

I saw a U-2 Dragon Lady once, in flight, descending slowly on the final approach. I felt fortunate; the U-2 is an exceedingly ...

It can weigh over 40 pounds and has a wingspan of around 9 feet. Native to Africa, these birds prefer walking but can fly when needed, though it’s a slow and heavy flight. I imagine these birds must ...

A Brazilian pilot was literally flipped the bird after a vulture crashed through his cockpit window and hung lifelessly in ...

Scientists captured the first-ever camera collar footage of wild Andean bears ... The bear was also filmed feeding 20-30 meters [65-98 feet] up into the top of a Cecropia tree.

Camera collar footage is unveiling the secret lives of Andean bears (Tremarctos ornatus), South America’s only surviving ursid. A wild Andean bear in Peru was caught eating soil or clay ...

A Brazilian pilot had a close call after a vulture smashed through his cockpit window, leaving the lifeless bird dangling in ...

Renowned multi-instrumentalist Chano Diaz Limaco, a leading figure in traditional Andean music, spoke about his craft, blending ancient instruments from the Andes with Western musical approaches. “Our ...

Some people suggested that the avian may have been an Andean Condor — essentially a supersized buzzard with a wingspan of up to 9 feet.