Bird flu’s surprising heat tolerance has scientists worried
Bird flu viruses pose a significant danger to humans because they can continue multiplying at temperatures warmer than a normal fever. Fever is one of the body’s main tools for…
At this Tennessee farm, guests are gobbling up the chance to cuddle with turkeys
Many first-timers “burst into tears because they’re so surprised at their unexpected show of affection,” the Gentle Barn’s founder says. For many families, turkey is the iconic centerpiece of a…
Turkey prices hold steady for Thanksgiving shoppers despite surge in bird flu
Grocery Stores Absorbing Higher Turkey Costs Ahead of Thanksgiving Even though wholesale turkey prices have jumped due to a rise in bird flu cases, shoppers aren’t seeing much change at…
Bird Stands Still — Then He Sees a Shocking Surprise
“The issue resolved itself” 😰 Florida Egret’s Unusual Encounter with a Garden Snake On a typical summer day in Florida earlier this year, a homeowner noticed a wild bird behaving…
Pile Of Feathers Wedged Behind Bakery Is Actually A Wild Animal In Danger
On a bright October afternoon in 2024, Long Island wildlife rehabilitator Karenlynn Stracher received an urgent call: a wild bird was trapped behind a neighborhood bakery. Without hesitation, she grabbed…
Goose Keeps Showing Up At Family’s Door — Then They Finally Figure Out Why
“She uses her beak and slams it until we finally go to the door …” A few years ago in Virginia, Tabatha Lamun was spending a quiet day at home…
Why do vultures circle?
Seeing vultures circling overhead doesn’t mean they’re waiting for something to die — and in fact, experts say spotting them is a good sign for the environment. While often shown…
Police spot tawny owl trying to ‘cross’ the A47
Police officers on patrol had an unexpected moment on Sunday when an unusual “road user” caught their attention. While traveling along the A47 near Lowestoft in Suffolk, the officers noticed…
Flightless Eagle ‘Stumbles’ Through The Woods Until A Pair Of Heroes Arrive
“Our rehabilitator feared the worst …” Last September, the team at Raven Ridge Wildlife Center (RRWC) received an unexpected call from a woman named Brittany and her father, Ken. The…
Search begins as eagle owl Buddy goes missing
Residents across West Sussex are being urged to keep a sharp lookout for an unusually large feathered escapee — a 2-foot-tall (60 cm) eagle owl who slipped out of his…