Knysna is the crowning jewel of South Africa's famous Garden Route, the coastal stretch known for its beaches, indigenous forests and charming towns. Knysna is situated on a vast lagoon and won fame ...

South Africa's bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is a member of the banana family. It sports a beautiful flower believed to resemble the avian bird of paradise in flight.

Regrettably, if you were taking that same walk a year later, your chances of seeing a paradise parrot would be effectively zero, as no live birds were spotted after that date, despite extensive ...

New research reports, for the first time, the widespread occurrence of biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise. The study, based on specimens collected since the 1800s, finds biofluorescence in 37 of the ...

With its origami-esque tropical flowers and striking colors, a bird-of-paradise plant brings a tropical flair to any home or ...

The white bird of paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) stands out with its large leaves and exotic flower. It grows in a clumping ...

understanding why they [birds of paradise] are so colourful and dance so well is a mystery Ed and Tim have spent years trying to understand Evolutionary biologist Prof Ed Scholes, and wildlife ...