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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.

November 13, 2023

IA chicken farm faces severe bird flu outbreak in second major case this week

An Iowa egg farm is facing a significant bird flu outbreak, with 1.2 million chickens scheduled to be slaughtered in order to contain the virus from spreading.

November 13, 2023

Illinois hunter dead after being shot in face, Iowa's second fatal hunting accident this fall

An Illinois man waterfowl hunting Iowa's Bays Branch Wildlife Area was killed over the weekend after being shot in the face by someone in his hunting party.

November 9, 2023

Design ideas pour in as Minnesota looks to rework its state flag and seal after complaints

More than 2,000 submissions came in as Minnesota looks to redesign its state seal and state flag — and some took the assignment more seriously than others.

November 8, 2023

Virginia 'bird bandit' suspect arrested after robbing victim at knifepoint while parrots sat on hat, shoulder

A man in Virginia accused of robbing another at knifepoint while accompanied by three parrots has been arrested, according to officials.

November 1, 2023

Bald eagles get stuck together while fighting over food scrap in Texas family's yard

Two bald eagles got their talons entwined while fighting over an apparent scrap of food on a family's front lawn in Tomball, Texas, on Monday.