Stephen Lyle and Barrie Britton recall their close encounter with two birds that revealed the exquisite courtship performance of the male vogelkop bowerbird. Show more Wildlife film director Stephen ...

The animal kingdom showcased notable architects like the Vogelkop Bowerbird, ants, bees, spiders, termites, prairie dogs, sociable weavers, and the rufous hornero. Each species demonstrated unique ...

A few animals are prodigious producers of ‘art’, says Jason G Goldman. Why do they do it? Do they enjoy the creative process? And is their work any good? At first glance, the Vogelkop Gardener ...

Tweet of the Day is the voice of birds and our relationship with them, from around the world. Sir David Attenborough presents the Vogelkop bowerbird of west New Guinea. The forest floor resembles a ...

Some animals are incredible architects, and humans have long drawn inspiration from them to design impressive structures. These elaborate animal homes not only provide shelter but also serve various ...

This piece received second place in the nonfiction category of the 2024 Wallace Prize. The Vogelkop Bowerbird lives in the Arfak mountains of western New Guinea. It’s small, it’s brown, and it sounds ...

Humans have always taken cues from nature to build our own incredible structures, but animals are amazing builders in their own right. Here are 10 animals that rival humans for their engineering ...

The animal kingdom is full of animal architects. These critters construct magnificent homes for themselves through weaving or construction, demonstrating their amazing engineering abilities. Despite ...