Media 1 day ago Professor urges others to celebrate ‘queerness' of birds made infertile by pollution: 'Fun to be f---ed up' A professor at King's College London suggested researchers should find "perverse joy" in celebrating the "queerness" of birds harmed by human-produced toxins.
Pets 2 days ago Lucky ducks! German shepherd takes on parenting role for abandoned ducklings: ‘Very protective’ A protective German shepherd has taken a liking to his owner's new ducklings. The dog named Ben watches the ducklings for hours — even protecting them from the family cat.
LIFESTYLE 5 days ago Bald eagle rescued from New Jersey electrical tower after its wing was stuck for five hours A bald eagle was rescued five hours after getting its left wing stuck in an ice shield on a public safety communications tower in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
VIDEO 5 days ago Bald eagle rescued from communications tower in New Jersey A bald eagle was rescued from a public safety communications tower in Monmouth County, New Jersey, after its left wing got caught on an ice shield. After hours of effort, authorities were able to free the bird — it is now recovering well.
Birds 6 days ago Rare albino crow found in Connecticut unable to fly: 'A special bird' A rare albino fish crow has been brought into a Connecticut rehabilitation center after being found "unable to fly" and will remain under the care of the wildlife team.
US July 13 Global rise in bird flu outbreaks raises concern over virus' ability to adapt As bird flu cases across the world continue to rise, three UN agencies warn that the virus might adapt to infect humans more easily. Poultry farms are being urged to improve hygiene.
Minnesota July 6 Quick-thinking Minnesota deputies separate pair of brawling eagles that became entangled during fight Two eagles got stuck together while fighting in a Minnesota lake. Quick-thinking deputies were able to rescue the birds with a pole. The two eagles reportedly fight often.
VIDEO June 29 Four-year-old girl has a close encounter with a hummingbird A four-year-old girl named Anna from Wisconsin, who “loves all things nature,” was seen wearing headgear that acts as a feeding device for hummingbirds — allowing her to have a close encounter with a hummingbird as it approached the nectar tubes.
South Dakota June 28 Montana man sentenced to over 3 years for trafficking eagle feathers, parts Harvey Hugs, a 59-year-old man from Hardin, Montana, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for trafficking eagle feathers and parts.
Mexico June 15 El Niño ocean currents, not avian flu, blamed for mass bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast Mass bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast earlier this year initially raised concerns of avian flu, but the government now attributes them to the warming Pacific ocean currents.
