When they make their first journey into the ocean, fledgling Atlantic puffins are prone to being stranded on land, imperiling them. For years, scientists have wondered what leads to these strandings.

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Every summer for the past 12 years, Friends of Haystack Rock volunteer Tim Halloran has risen early to go to the beach and watch tufted puffins swoop, dive and nest above the vast blue backdrop of ...

From the culinary specialties of Tasmania to the plethora of wildlife in the Seychelles, islands far and wide are home to a ...

Trump’s return to the White House, The Atlantic is going big to cover the story. The magazine, which in recent years has become a success in the realm of digital subscriptions, is preparing to ...

We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The fashion industry has long alienated plus-size consumers, but thankfully, the tides are slowly starting to turn. While only a ...

A pair of puffins that stand guard outside a bookshop have been restored by the team at the BBC's Repair Shop after the owners asked for their help. One fibreglass puffin has stood outside The ...