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

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.

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

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.

Avian influenza: Symptoms of the disease and how it affects birds and humans

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.

New York animal rescue organization saves owl from drowning in residential pool, video shows

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.

Argentina declared free from avian flu as 18 commercial farm outbreaks subside

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.

Unusual friendship: Baby crow takes a liking to five family bunnies, sticks around

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.

Taxpayers on hook as NFL player's dad gets federal public defender in eagle poaching case

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.

Bird watchers flock to Green Bay, Wisconsin, with hopes of seeing rare southern shorebird

August 3, 2023

Bird watchers flock to Green Bay, Wisconsin, with hopes of seeing rare southern shorebird

A rare southern shorebird that hasn't been spotted in Wisconsin in almost 180 years was seen at a local nature reserve. Bird watchers are flocking to Green Bay to see the rare bird.

Ceva drops appeal over French bird flu vaccine tender

July 31, 2023

Ceva drops appeal over French bird flu vaccine tender

French animal health company Ceva has withdrawn its legal challenge over a tender to supply France with a bird flu vaccine. A German company Boehringer Ingelheim won the tender.

Professor urges others to celebrate ‘queerness' of birds made infertile by pollution: 'Fun to be f---ed up'

July 29, 2023

Professor urges others to celebrate ‘queerness' of birds made infertile by pollution: 'Fun to be f---ed up'

A professor at King's College London suggested researchers should find "perverse joy" in celebrating the "queerness" of birds harmed by human-produced toxins.