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October 29, 2021

California condor chicks hatched in 'virgin birth'

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance announced Thursday that two female critically endangered California condors had successfully hatched eggs without the help of male condors. 

September 29, 2021

US officials say ivory-billed woodpecker, over 20 other species extinct

Death’s come knocking a last time for the splendid ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species: The U.S. government is declaring them extinct.

July 10, 2021

7 African penguins mysteriously dead at Florida aquarium

Seven African penguins at Tampa's Florida Aquarium have died due to an unknown cause.

July 7, 2021

Eastern US sees Songbirds dying from mysterious illness, scientists ask public for help

Across the eastern and mid-Atlantic United States, songbirds are dying and scientists are asking for the public's help to understand why.

June 5, 2021

Washington Post reporter troubled by 'racist legacy' of some birds

It's hunting season for cancel culture and its latest targets are "racist" birds, according to The Washington Post.

May 15, 2021

Rare orange-eyed owl spotted for the first time in more than 125 years

For the first time since its discovery more than 125 years ago, scientists have documented the Bornean subspecies of the Rajah Scops-Owl (Otus brookii brookii) in the montane forest of Malaysia's Mount Kinabalu.

May 12, 2021

Ohio falconers can use owls for hunting, new law says

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently signed a new law allowing falconers in the state to use owls for hunting small game.

May 6, 2021

Endangered condors trash home of California mom

A California woman's home has reportedly been invaded by a flock of endangered California condors.

April 22, 2021

Oklahoma alleged cockfighting ring busted, 34 roosters seized: report

An alleged cockfighting ring in rural Oklahoma was recently busted, according to reports. 

March 24, 2021

Swan terrorizes homeowners by constantly knocking on front doors: 'Extremely irritating'

Knock knock. Who’s there? A swan.