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May 4, 2023

New York City a 'birding paradise' with busy bird clinic, global birdwatching hotspots — and a few egrets

Busy Wild Bird Fund clinic proves New York City is 'birding paradise' that attracts global birdwatchers and where even endangered peregrine falcons thrive.

May 4, 2023

Researchers capture, radio-collar bear in Santa Monica Mountains near LA for 1st time ever

While biologists usually study mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains near Los Angeles, researchers have captured and radio-collared a bear in the area for the first time ever.

May 3, 2023

First-ever RSV vaccine approved by FDA for adults 60 and over

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for use in the U.S., the public health agency announced on Wednesday.

May 3, 2023

‘Large’ snake causes power outage at Virginia intersection during morning rush hour

Drivers in Prince William County, Virginia, were briefly delayed Monday when a snake cut off power to traffic lights at a busy intersection, authorities said.

May 2, 2023

Groups plan to sue federal wildlife officials over manatee protection

Conservation groups announced that they’re planning to sue federal wildlife officials due to failing to protect the West Indian manatee following record death rates.

May 2, 2023

Wildfires may threaten inpatient health care facilities in many California counties, study says

A new study published in American Journal of Public Health looks at the risk of wildfires in California and how that may impact on-site health care facilities; many are close to high fire zones.

May 2, 2023

WATCH! Elephant has fun in the water

An elephant named Samudra went for a swim and played in the water on a sunny day at the Oregon Zoo. See the video!

May 2, 2023

Dog flu adapts in the direction of being able to infect humans, Chinese study says

Scientists from China say dogs may serve as intermediates for the adaption of avian influenza viruses to humans, with a study looking at more than 4,000 dogs.

May 1, 2023

Avian flu kills 20 California condors in Arizona, Utah

Wildlife officials said 20 California condors in southern Utah and northern Arizona have died since March. Nearly half of the endangered birds tested positive for a strain of avian flu.

May 1, 2023

Boy, 6, dead after lion mauling at Gaza zoo

Hamada Iqtiet, 6, was reportedly killed by a lion at Asdaa Park on the Gaza Strip after attempting to climb up a fence on the animal's enclosure.