Skull of ancient bird Vegavis is 69 million years old Key traits define Vegavis as anatomically modern bird Antarctica had a temperate climate during Cretaceous Period Feb 5 (Reuters) - Near the end ...

It's peak summer on Minnesota's Gull Lake Chain. Boats are buzzing, jet skis slicing and loons are calling. "So it sounds like a territorial challenge that's starting," said Sheila Johnston, listening ...

For the first time in 24 years, the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation counted more than 1,000 of the beloved aquatic birds during its annual loon census. Common loons are best known for their ...

CATSKILL - Known for their brilliant black and white markings, red eyes and unmistakable call, loons are an evolutionary masterpiece. Except when it comes to walking. Built for swimming and diving, ...

(Reuters) - Near the end of the age of dinosaurs, a bird resembling today's loons and grebes dove for fish and other prey in the perilous waters off Antarctica. Thanks to a nearly complete fossil ...