WILD NATURE December 5, 2023 Penguin parents take more than 10,000 tiny naps per day, study reveals Nesting chinstrap penguins take more than 10,000 micronaps per day, according to a new study. National Geographic senior editor Christine Dell’Amore comments on how this benefits penguin parents.
California December 3, 2023 Avian flu confirmed in California, 250,000 birds euthanized amid spread concerns Animal disease experts are raising concern about the spread of the avian flu in the Bay Area after two farms in Sonoma County said they had to euthanize around 250,000 birds.
VIDEO December 3, 2023 250,000 birds euthanized in California Animal disease experts are raising concern about the spread of the avian flu in the Bay Area after two farms euthanized around 250,000 birds this week.
Ohio November 24, 2023 Ohio egg farm culls more than 1.3 million chickens amid resurgence of bird flu The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the slaughter of 1.35 million chickens on an Ohio egg farm due to a case of bird flu. The move aims to contain the virus.
WILD NATURE November 21, 2023 National Geographic releases its ‘Pictures of the Year’: See some of the jaw-dropping shots National Geographic chose 29 captivating images as 2023's "Pictures of the Year." Check out this selection of seven jaw-dropping photos from the annual roundup.
LIFESTYLE November 16, 2023 Exotic bird finally released from airport after it was held for 3 months due to paperwork issue A bird owner is relieved to have her pet home after he was held in customs at Heathrow Airport in London, England, for several months due to paperwork issues.
US November 14, 2023 US bird flu outbreak sees fewer birds culled than in 2022 A bird flu outbreak in the U.S. has resulted in the culling of 4.6 million birds in 2023, which is significantly less than the previous year's 58 million.
Louisiana November 14, 2023 4 new whooping cranes added to experimental Louisiana flock Four new whooping cranes have been introduced into Louisiana's experimental population of 85 birds based in the state's Vermilion Parish.
Iowa November 13, 2023 IA chicken farm faces severe bird flu outbreak in second major case this week An Iowa egg farm is facing a significant bird flu outbreak, with 1.2 million chickens scheduled to be slaughtered in order to contain the virus from spreading.
Iowa November 13, 2023 Illinois hunter dead after being shot in face, Iowa's second fatal hunting accident this fall An Illinois man waterfowl hunting Iowa's Bays Branch Wildlife Area was killed over the weekend after being shot in the face by someone in his hunting party.
Minnesota November 9, 2023 Design ideas pour in as Minnesota looks to rework its state flag and seal after complaints More than 2,000 submissions came in as Minnesota looks to redesign its state seal and state flag — and some took the assignment more seriously than others.