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August 29, 2023

Puffin colonies in Maine recover, 'population is stable, and it could still be growing'

Maine’s population of puffins has marked its second consecutive rebound year following a catastrophic 2021 where climate change destroyed their resource of food.

August 24, 2023

Antarctic ice loss likely wiped out 4 colonies' worth of emperor penguin chicks, researchers say

Ice loss in Antarctica likely killed off all emperor penguin chicks in four of the 62 known colonies of the closely-monitored polar bird species.

August 23, 2023

New York golfer accused of beating goose to death with club

A golfer was arrested under suspicion of animal cruelty for allegedly striking a goose to death with his club on a Mahopac, New York, golf course.

August 17, 2023

2 of the 15 wild geese found trapped in Los Angeles tar pits have survived

Out of a group of 15 wild Canada geese that became trapped in the La Brea Tar Pits in late July, only two managed to survive after undergoing a rescue and thorough cleaning process.

August 9, 2023

Elderly Mexican woman nurses hundreds of ailing, baby hummingbirds back to health in apartment-turned-clinic

Hundreds of ailing and baby hummingbirds have been nursed back to health at a Mexico City apartment. The resident opened her home as a clinic about a decade ago.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.