Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The world is rife with great and terrible creatures; sadly, for every puppy or capybara, there’s a Ted Cruz. But perhaps the most ...

In the dense forests of Central and South America lives a bird so elusive it often goes unnoticed even in plain sight. Known for its eerie nighttime calls and uncanny stillness, the Potoo continues to ...

Why it's awesome: The great potoo is a master of disguise. Its mottled gray-brown feathers and ability to remain perfectly still often cause it to be mistaken for a tree branch or stump, helping it ...