The golden parakeet (Guaruba guarouba), highly sought after in the illegal pet trade for its striking yellow plumage, is at risk of extinction in the Brazilian Amazon. After being locally extinct for ...

Docile, small, and rare, the golden parakeet (Guaruba guarouba) is an eye-catching bird known for its intense yellow plumage and bright green wingtips. All this beauty, however, makes the ararajuba, ...

No matter who you are or where you come from, best friends can come in all shapes and sizes. You don't have to be the same age, the same gender, or even the same species; when you find someone who ...

This rescued golden parakeet in Florianópolis, Brazil, just loves giving people facial massages. The bird is highly affectionate and loves to play with people’s faces. Credit: nademedeiros via ...

The latest star of social media is a golden retriever, whose posse includes four parakeets, two finches, two cockatiels and a hamster. Luiz Higa Jr., who lives in Sao Paulo, Brazil, posts photos of ...