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December 11, 2023

Bird feeding is not just for the birds but may be good for the human soul, too, researchers say

A new study is looking into the positive impacts that bird feeding has on humans. Researchers at Virginia Tech believe the act of tending to wild birds may be good for the soul.

December 8, 2023

Iowa pilot airborne again, 2 weeks after suspected duck plowed through helicopter's windshield

An Iowa helicopter pilot is reporting back to work, two weeks after being hit by waterfowl that crashed through his aircraft's windshield.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.