A frozen birdbath may do more harm than good in winter. A smarter water setup can keep backyard cardinals safe and hydrated ...

A backyard bird feeder should never become a disease hotspot, yet wildlife officials across several states have raised urgent ...

Three people accused of plotting to kill Macomb Township businessman Eddie Jawad are due in court today for a preliminary examination that will decide whether prosecutors have enough evidence to send ...

Seabird poop, along with food waste, feathers and carcasses, accumulates as guano, which is prized as a nutrient-rich fertilizer. Richard McManus via Getty Images Before the Inca civilization rose to ...

The Islas Ballestas off the coast of the Chincha and Pisco valleys remain an important location for many seabird species, as well as seals and other marine animals. Birds today are less abundant than ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When it comes to the success of ancient civilizations, the first ...

The pre-Inca Chincha Kingdom (circa 1000-1400 CE), along Peru’s southern coast, was one of the most wealthy and influential of its time before falling to the Inca and Spanish empires. Scientists have ...

Thirteen miles off the coast of Peru lies a trio of islands with mountainous piles of guano, nicknamed “white gold.” This seabird poop mixed with other waste is such a powerful nitrogen deposit that ...

Ceremonial digging stick or paddle from coastal Peru showing seabirds and possible maize sprouting from abstracted fish and stepped-terrace motifs, The Met Museum 1979.206.1025. New archaeological ...

New research led by Jacob Bongers, a digital archaeologist at the University of Sydney, reveals that seabird guano, rich in nutrients, was pivotal in the rise of the Chincha Kingdom in ancient Peru.

Sometimes, the best survival strategy is disguising yourself like something no one wants to eat, much less mess with and dig around in: bird poop. That is the approach taken by newly discovered spider ...