Rubbish’ on the Road Turns Out to Be a Beautiful Animal in Need of Help
“I panicked a little …” Shannon Mortlock was heading home from work recently when she saw something strange in the road. As an animal advocate and the founder of Whisker…
Minnesota Launches Live Eagle Cam, Captivating Viewers Around the World
Eagle lovers around the world who were crushed when the nest of a Minnesota pair and their chick collapsed on live video last year will get a when a new…
Birdwatcher Rushes to Rescue Two Baby Birds with ‘Fuzzy Butts’ Stuck in the Mud
“They’re very susceptible to any kind of ground or air predators, day or night” 😰 On July 3rd, while many people in Shelby Township, Michigan, were preparing for Independence Day,…
Tiny Fossil Reveals Major Insights into Bird Brain Evolution
Birds, the distant relatives of dinosaurs, have long captivated scientists with their intelligence and remarkable brain structures. However, researchers have had limited knowledge of how bird brains evolved over millions…
Do Ostriches Actually Bury Their Heads in the Sand? Debunking the Myth
The idea ostriches bury their heads when they feel threatened is thought have come from Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder around 2,000 years ago. But is it true? For centuries,…
Unexpected Rescue: Woman Saves a Life After Spotting a ‘Rubber Duckie’ in the Pool
“Here, I’ll help you.” When TikTok user Chanei spotted a yellow blob splashing around in her backyard pool in Texas, she was unsure of what she was seeing. Curious, she…
Isle of Canna Sees ‘Promising’ Population Growth in Corncrakes
The population of the corncrake, one of Scotland’s rarest birds, has shown a “promising” increase on the Isle of Canna, according to the National Trust for Scotland (NTS). A recent…
Meet the Fast and Feisty Bat That Won a Beauty Contest—Could He Play Quidditch?
A winged creature from Oregon has been crowned this year’s winner in the annual “Bat Beauty Contest.” Oregon Bat Crowned Winner in Annual Beauty Contest In a delightful twist of…
First Detection of Bird Flu in a Pig in the U.S.: What It Means for Animal Health
First Detection of Bird Flu in U.S. Pigs Raises Concerns The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the first detection of bird flu in a pig at a farm…
The Science Behind Parrot Plumage: Unveiling the Secrets of Dazzling Reds and Yellows
Unlocking the Colorful Secrets of Parrots: New Insights into Pigment Production Research led by Roberto Arbore and Joe Corbo, biologists at the University of Porto and Washington University in St.…