Halloween Fake Spider Webs Can Snag Wildlife: Safer Outdoor Decoration Ideas
Fine synthetic Halloween web can entangle small wildlife and become plastic litter. Use these safer decoration choices and know what to do if an animal is caught.
Mystery Bald Eagle Spends 30 Minutes Rearranging Shadow’s Big Bear Nest
Mystery Bald Eagle Rearranges Sticks in Shadow’s Big Bear Nest Months After Jackie’s Death Jackie and Shadow‘s Big Bear nest has a new mystery visitor. An unidentified adult bald eagle spent about 30 minutes moving sticks inside the nest on
Miami Airport Bird-Smuggling Case: Cuban Man Charged
A traveler arriving at Miami International Airport from Havana was arrested after U.S. federal agents discovered 10 live birds concealed in plastic containers sewn
Judi Dench Demands Petco End Bird Sales After PETA Alleges 1,400 Deaths at Breeding Facility in 27 Days
Dame Judi Dench has written directly to Petco CEO Joel Anderson demanding the retail chain end all live bird sales, after a PETA undercover
Victoria’s Endangered Birds: Conservation Efforts Triple Helmeted Honeyeater Numbers to 250 in the Wild
Victoria’s threatened birds are showing signs of recovery through practical conservation work that combines new technology with on-ground action. Government teams, researchers, and local volunteers are working together to protect four key
Govind Tekale
Bald Eagles, Ospreys Removed from NJ Endangered List After Population Surge
Two of New Jersey’s most impressive birds are no longer at risk of disappearing. After 40 years of hard work, bald eagles and ospreys have recovered enough to leave the state’s endangered
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Over 100 Australian Bird Species Show Smaller Bodies, Larger Beaks Due to Climate Change
Over 78 species of Australian birds have developed smaller bodies and larger beaks in response to rising temperatures, research from Deakin University reveals. These physical changes have been documented through data from
Polynesian Storm-Petrels Return to Kamaka Island After 100+ Years of Extinction
Polynesian storm petrels (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) have returned to Kamaka Island in French Polynesia, marking their first appearance in over 100+ years. This rare seabird species, with only 250-1,000 individuals remaining worldwide, was
74-Year-Old Laysan Albatross Wisdom Lays Egg at Midway Atoll: A Scientific Milestone
On November 26, 2024, Wisdom, a female Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) laid an egg at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. At approximately 74 years old, this event marks her first breeding attempt
Rahul Somvanshi
Rare Cockatoo-Galah Hybrid Stuns NSW Birdwatchers With Apricot Plumage And Mysterious Genetics
An exceptionally rare hybrid bird spotted in Northern NSW East of the range has caused quite a stir among Australian bird enthusiasts, with its striking apricot-colored plumage and unusual lineage. The bird,
Dead Birds Fly Again: Taxidermy Drones Revolutionize Wildlife Monitoring at New Mexico Tech
New Mexico Tech researchers have created an unconventional solution for wildlife monitoring – drones made from taxidermied birds. The two-year project, spearheaded by Dr. Mostafa Hassanalian, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, uses
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Noise Pollution Stunts Bird Growth: Chicks 15% Lighter and Smaller Reveals Study Results
A new study reveals that eggs and chicks exposed to moderate levels of anthropogenic traffic noise experience significant direct and additive negative impacts on long-term development and fitness. The study highlights that
Vulture Crisis in Mumbai: How Ancient Parsi Rituals Face Modern Challenges
The disposal of dead human bodies is carried out in many ways, generally depending on one’s religion or faith. A majority of Hindus cremate their dead bodies. A few Hindus belonging to
Wind Turbines May Soon Sport Zebra Stripes To Protect Birds.
Painting the blades and poles of wind turbines black and white should save birds from deaths, say scientists.