Birds October 7, 2023 Nearly 1,000 migrating birds die crashing into windows at Chicago exhibition hall: 'Carpet of dead birds' Almost 1,000 migrating songbirds have perished after smashing into windows at an exhibition center in Chicago on Thursday night.
LIFESTYLE October 3, 2023 Parrot who picked the lock on its cage is found 30 miles away from home in ‘miracle’ moment A pet parrot owner cried out for help after the bird opened its cage and flew away — and was missing for four days. He was finally spotted over 30 miles away and safely caught.
South Africa September 28, 2023 South African poultry producer culls 410,000 chickens amid avian flu outbreak, fears of shortages loom South Africa's RCL Foods revealed that its poultry division has taken the drastic step of culling 410,000 chickens in response to the country's most severe outbreak of avian flu.
HEALTH September 27, 2023 Norovirus spread on the Washington Pacific Crest trail — what to know and how to protect yourself The CDC published a report noting at least 27 cases of acute gastroenteritis in 2022 among hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail, presumed to be norovirus, based on the characteristics.
LIFESTYLE September 18, 2023 AI-powered bird feeder takes candid pics, identifies our feathered friends as they snack An AI-powered bird feeder called Bird Buddy takes snapshots and identifies the species of each bird that lands for a snack. CEO Franci Zidar revealed the technology and its benefits.
TRAVEL September 17, 2023 Exclusive glimpse of Antarctica: 'Expect the unexpected when cruising' this harsh, cold and beautiful place Antarctica is regularly recognized as one of the coldest travel destinations in the world. Check out the magnificent life there with an exclusive glimpse at it by an intrepid cruise traveler.
Maine August 29, 2023 Puffin colonies in Maine recover, 'population is stable, and it could still be growing' Maine’s population of puffins has marked its second consecutive rebound year following a catastrophic 2021 where climate change destroyed their resource of food.
ENVIRONMENT August 24, 2023 Antarctic ice loss likely wiped out 4 colonies' worth of emperor penguin chicks, researchers say Ice loss in Antarctica likely killed off all emperor penguin chicks in four of the 62 known colonies of the closely-monitored polar bird species.
New York August 23, 2023 New York golfer accused of beating goose to death with club A golfer was arrested under suspicion of animal cruelty for allegedly striking a goose to death with his club on a Mahopac, New York, golf course.
California August 17, 2023 2 of the 15 wild geese found trapped in Los Angeles tar pits have survived Out of a group of 15 wild Canada geese that became trapped in the La Brea Tar Pits in late July, only two managed to survive after undergoing a rescue and thorough cleaning process.
Mexico August 9, 2023 Elderly Mexican woman nurses hundreds of ailing, baby hummingbirds back to health in apartment-turned-clinic Hundreds of ailing and baby hummingbirds have been nursed back to health at a Mexico City apartment. The resident opened her home as a clinic about a decade ago.