When Woodpeckers Turn Metal: The Mystery of Chimney Caps, Vent Pipes, and Gutters
A few weeks ago, around 6:45 in the morning, I was at home, preparing to talk live with Morning Edition host Michel Martin about a story I had done. Suddenly,…
Unexpected Bond: Heartbroken Bird Finds Best Friendship with Tiny Companion
“Nobody at Bonorong expected them to form such a tight bond …” Friendships flourish abundantly at Australia’s Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS), where echidnas mingle with kangaroos, and rescued residents often…
Dusting Orphaned Ducklings for a Sweet Reason
“It’s what they remember” ❤️ Amid the hustle and bustle of downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a pair of orphaned merganser ducklings were recently found wandering the streets in search of safety.…
Homeowner Friends Over Silent Bird Feeders – Then Looks Closer
“I couldn’t help but burst into laughter the moment she came into view.” A couple of years back, following their relocation to a new home in Pennsylvania, Reddit aficionado Browncoat47…
Study Reveals Crows’ Surprising Ability to Count Out Loud
For the first time, researchers have observed an animal other than humans performing vocal numeracy. A surprising new study has revealed that crows can count out loud and may even…
Historic Sale: World’s Priciest Feather Sold at Auction
A single feather from the now extinct New Zealand huia bird has set a world record, selling for NZD$46,521.50 ($28,417, £22,409) at an auction. This astonishing sale, conducted by Webb’s…
Brewery Builds Whisky Moat to Protect New Mom and Her Family
“It gave us quite a bit of peace of mind.” Last month, the folks at Off Color Brewing (OCB) in Chicago, Illinois, noticed a pair of ducks hanging out in…
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32 Times Animals Behaved Just Like Humans
From chimpanzees waging war over territory to parrots outperforming Harvard students in memory tests, many animals display remarkably human-like behaviors. While humans often consider ourselves unique, with abilities and behaviors…
32 of the Most Colorful Birds on the Planet
Nature has crafted some truly extravagant costumes, and birds boast more than their fair share of dazzling attire. It’s often the male birds that take center stage with their bold…
Remarkable Metamorphosis: Featherless Chicken Transforms After Rescue
“She’s transformed so much ❤️” Sisters Kelly and Sophie Burgess, volunteers at Fresh Start For Hens, were on a mission at a commercial farm, searching for sickly chickens in need…