Like cats, dogs, horses, and chickens, geese come in many different shapes, sizes, and temperaments. While a goose’s behavior can be greatly shaped by how it is raised, each breed has distinct traits.

There are twelve breeds of geese currently recognized by the American Poultry Association‘s Standard of Perfection, and many more are bred around the world. Some varieties have been specifically ...

Not all birds mate for life, but for those species that do, wildlife biologists have found a clear benefit to the birds from such long-term relationships: Greater longevity and breeding success, ...