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.…
New Insights into South American Wildlife: Fossil of a Giant Terror Bird from 12 Million Years Ago
A team of researchers, including a Johns Hopkins University evolutionary biologist, has made a significant discovery regarding an extinct giant meat-eating bird known as a terror bird. Their findings, published…
Myna Bird Takes Over: Hilarious Highway Traffic Camera Photobomb
The New Zealand Transport Agency released the bird’s fly-by footage from a camera near Auckland, saying it needs to “myna” its own business. An irritable-looking myna bird has soared to…
Office Building Mystery: ‘Furry Lump’ Revealed to Be Endangered Creature
She needed help. In Kirkwood, Missouri, a resident named Eros was approaching an office building when they spotted an unusual “furry lump” on the wall. As Eros drew closer, they…
Shock Among Congregants as Rare ‘Vulnerable’ Animal Discovered Living Inside Cathedral
He flew right into the organ 😳 In 2022, a WIRES Wildlife Rescue coordinator received an unusual call about a wild animal roosting high in the ornate rafters of St.…