delightful creatures Cockatoo sees dog walk by when barking ensues — and it's not the pup making the noise (video) Carla Sinclair

oops Helicopter crashes when wrong control lever is pushed — by a penguin Carla Sinclair

delightful creatures Cat climbs tree to take advantage of wild bird — and vice versa, in unlikely "win-win" friendship (video) Carla Sinclair

animals Flying predator finally captured after violently attacking villagers for weeks (video) Allan Rose Hill

Nature Baby hummingbird cosplays as caterpillar Gail Sherman

Science Traffic noise creates angry birds in the Galapagos Gail Sherman

I'll only have what she's having Silly lovebird snubs food bowl — only wants what's in bunny's mouth (video) Carla Sinclair

Delightful Creatures Spunky parrot argues for bedtime cookies: "But I'm a good boy!" (video) Carla Sinclair

delightful creatures Cockatoo puts on silly clown act to make dog laugh, but nope — the pup ain't impressed (video) Carla Sinclair

birds 2025 calls for this unflappable Woodcock swagger Jennifer Sandlin

Funny Jackdaw asks strangers, "are you alright?" in a Yorkshire accent Jennifer Sandlin

Science Bird-like drone hops into the air Gail Sherman

freaky flights Vulture crashes into cockpit of plane and hangs in front of pilot's face as he continues to fly (video) Carla Sinclair

books Follow this post-apocalyptic chickadee story Gail Sherman

Nature Raven demonstrate remarkable problem-solving skills with water displacement Popkin

delightful creatures Athletic rooster struts his stuff when he joins a man with a jump rope (video) Carla Sinclair

Environment The slender-billed curlew is extinct Ruben Bolling

perfect aim Striking video: Lightning bolt zaps eagle nest to smithereens (the birds survive) Carla Sinclair

delightful creatures Watch pet toucan squeak with pleasure in this adorable "happy honk" compilation (video) Carla Sinclair

Delightful Creatures Young golden eagle attacks fourth human Rob Beschizza