Birds - Page 15

January 6, 2024

Where to have up-close encounters with exotic animals across America

Discover diverse destinations in the U.S. offering wildlife encounters, from California's zoos to Alaska's wildlife centers. See how visitors can explore nature's wonders.

January 5, 2024

Quiz: Name that bird! Can you match these beautiful birds with their correct names?

How well do you know your birds? Check out this fun and interactive lifestyle quiz and test your knowledge of 15 birds — some common, some rare, all unique!

December 27, 2023

Memphis Zoo names newly hatched endangered penguin chick after 'Lord of the Rings' character

An African black-footed penguin was born at Memphis Zoo in October. The chick belonging to the endangered species was named after a "Lord of the Rings" character.

December 14, 2023

'Killing Spree’: Two men charged with slaying bald eagles, selling body parts for profit

Two men were charged in Montana after shooting and killing over 3,000 birds, including bald and golden eagles, and selling them for profit on the black market.

December 13, 2023

Yuletide owl found roosting in Kentucky family's Christmas tree for days before being found

A Kentucky family was surprised when they learned that a baby owl had been nesting undetected in their Christmas tree for four days until they discovered it.

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.