The old miner told the children how the miner's canary once saved lives by warning of invisible gas.

When the miners' canary stopped singing, the crew evacuated the shaft before the toxic gas reached them.

Last winter I flew to the Canary Islands to study the unique flora of their volcanic landscapes.

Scientists warned that the alpine pika, long considered a climate canary, has begun disappearing from lower elevations as temperatures rise.

A Canary Islander helped lead the conservation project for the native sea turtles.

Canary Islanders gather on the seaside promontory to watch the sunset and tell stories of old mariners.

The marine biologist smiled when the playful sea canary surfaced beside the boat.

The farmer harvested the canary grass to supply seeds for the local aviary.

During my visit to the museum, I paused before a photo of a canary girl, struck by the contrast between her cheerful hat and the grimy hands stained with TNT.

On foggy mornings, the canary girls sang quietly to calm the miners before their shifts.