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Cold and Flu August 9, 2023

Avian influenza: Symptoms of the disease and how it affects birds and humans

Avian influenza, or bird flu, is highly infectious in birds and usually fatal. While it doesn't spread to humans nearly as much, it has a high fatality rate.

New York August 8, 2023

New York animal rescue organization saves owl from drowning in residential pool, video shows

A great horned owl nearly drowned in a Long Island, New York pool last week, before the Strong Island Animal Rescue League responded and helped it to safety.

South America August 8, 2023

Argentina declared free from avian flu as 18 commercial farm outbreaks subside

Argentina has achieved a significant milestone in its battle against avian flu, with the conclusion of all 18 outbreaks at commercial farms, confirmed by the agricultural secretary.

LIFESTYLE August 7, 2023

Unusual friendship: Baby crow takes a liking to five family bunnies, sticks around

A baby crow was rescued after falling from its nest by a family with five bunnies. The bird took a liking to the rabbits — and is now a permanent family member.

CRIME August 7, 2023

Taxpayers on hook as NFL player's dad gets federal public defender in eagle poaching case

The father of NFL safety Rodney Thomas II has been appointed a public defender after allegedly poaching a bald eagle with an air rifle outside Pittsburgh.

Wisconsin August 3, 2023

Bird watchers flock to Green Bay, Wisconsin, with hopes of seeing rare southern shorebird

A rare southern shorebird that hasn't been spotted in Wisconsin in almost 180 years was seen at a local nature reserve. Bird watchers are flocking to Green Bay to see the rare bird.

Europe July 31, 2023

Ceva drops appeal over French bird flu vaccine tender

French animal health company Ceva has withdrawn its legal challenge over a tender to supply France with a bird flu vaccine. A German company Boehringer Ingelheim won the tender.

Media July 29, 2023

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 July 28, 2023

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 July 25, 2023

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 July 25, 2023

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.