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July 18, 2024

'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him

The Niagara SPCA in Niagara Falls, New York, shared several updates on Facebook about a parrot who was adopted and known for his foul mouth and sharing of curse words.

July 16, 2024

4 new Colorado poultry workers have contracted bird flu, health officials confirm

Bird flu was detected in four Colorado poultry workers. All illnesses were relatively mild, with common respiratory infection symptoms like coughing and sore throat.

July 12, 2024

In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know

Currently, H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) testing is provided only by governmental health departments. Here's what to know in the event of a human outbreak of bird flu.

July 9, 2024

California condor is released back into the wild

The Oakland Zoo took a trip to the Big Sur to release a California condor in hopes of reuniting her with her family after she was diagnosed with lead toxicity and taken in by the zoo’s hospital.

July 6, 2024

Why ‘pebbling' is the new social media love language inspired by penguins

Some humans are taking their relationship cues from penguins these days. A relationship trend called “pebbling" involves sending memes, videos or links to a person to connect or show affection.

June 25, 2024

Rare white loon captured by photographer in Canada, last seen 4 years ago

A Canadian man who describes himself as an "amateur and hobbyist photographer" captured photos of a rare white loon near a lake. He said he last saw the bird four years ago.

June 11, 2024

Plummeting Humboldt penguin population presents extinction risk

The Humboldt penguin population has declined to the point that the birds are at risk of extinction. Scientists found only a single breeding pair during their survey.

June 10, 2024

Police officer helps bird tangled in string to freedom

A police officer from the Altoona Police Department in Iowa recently helped a bird in need by untangling it from string. See the footage!

June 8, 2024

Peacock shows off its impressive feather display in British Columbia

David Freiheit captured the moment he encountered a peacock demonstrating its stunning feather span after waiting an hour for the perfect shot while visiting Beacon Hill Park in British Columbia.

June 4, 2024

Louisiana deputy makes 'fowl' discovery in missing child's backpack

A child who was briefly reported missing in Louisiana was found safe — along with something "fowl" in the boy's backpack. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating.