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China March 27, 2024

Beijing residents play fetch with migratory birds in ancient Chinese tradition

In winter or early spring in Beijing, some residents continue to engage in a tradition dating back to the Qing Dynasty where they play fetch with birds.

VIDEO March 27, 2024

Escaped ostrich trots through traffic in South Korea

A runaway ostrich was captured in South Korea on Tuesday after the big bird escaped from a zoo and trotted through traffic. (Credit: @hola.__.m/LOCAL NEWS X /TMX)

New York March 26, 2024

New York's 'celebrity' owl Flaco was exposed to high levels of rat poison before death, tests show

Flaco, the celebrity owl of New York City, died after crashing into a building last month. Bronx Zoo officials say that Flaco had high levels of rat poison in his system.

Maine March 22, 2024

Bird flu outbreak devastates seal colonies, sparking US environmental emergency

Avian influenza, stemming from a global outbreak starting in 2020, has caused the deaths of millions of birds and now poses a threat to marine mammals.

Endangered Species March 21, 2024

Washington man pleads guilty for eagle ‘killing spree,’ faces up to 5 years in prison, $250K fine

A Washington man plead guilty to shooting eagles on an American Indian reservation in Montana. The man was killing 'thousands' of birds to sell feathers and other parts on the dark web.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE March 20, 2024

Goat in Minnesota tests positive for bird flu, first ever US case

A baby goat in Minnesota has tested positive for bird flu marking the first U.S. case of bird flu in cattle, sheep, goats or their relatives, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health announced.

LIFESTYLE March 17, 2024

Penguin counters wanted at remote post in Antarctica: 'Training will be provided' for 'varied tasks'

The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust is seeking five people to staff remote Port Lockroy in Antarctica for the upcoming season, which begins in November 2024 and goes until March 2025.

Birds March 16, 2024

Rare white magpie thrills man in Wales: 'Wow, what a thing that was'

An amateur photographer and nature lover said he spotted a rare white magpie earlier this month in Wales and called it "beyond anything I could ever imagine seeing."

LIFESTYLE March 15, 2024

Car mechanic nurtures injured seagull, names the bird ‘Hopeful’ with optimism it will fly again

An auto mechanic helped an injured bird to health by giving it vitamins, food and a place to stay. Meet 'Hopeful' who Bruce Garden hopes will fly again soon.

VIDEO March 15, 2024

Florida deputy ‘attacked’ by roadside turkeys during traffic stop

A deputy in Florida was completing a traffic stop in the Vermont Heights neighborhood when a group of quacking turkeys began to swarm across the road — and one in particular went right for him. Check this out!

Maryland March 13, 2024

Bald eagle rescued from car grille after being struck on Maryland highway

A bald eagle was rescued in Calvert County, Maryland lfter being struck by a car on Route 4. The bird was examined and released back into the wild.