Feathered Friend: Wild Bird Visits Neighbor Daily for Favorite Sandwich Treat
“He will stalk us around the yard or stare relentlessly through the window if he sees us eating one.” Ravens and other corvids are renowned for their ability to remember…
Woman Astonished by Giant Seeking Assistance in Her Home
“The experience was otherworldly – I was in complete disbelief over what was unfolding.” As a historical fiction author, Louisa Treger excels at weaving captivating narratives and immersing herself in…
Runaway Rhea Safely Located Following Extensive Search
A runaway rhea that escaped from a garden in Lincolnshire has been found safe and well. Buzz broke out of the paddock in East Barkwith on Sunday afternoon. Owner Tammy…
Nesting Triumph: First Sand Martin Chicks Spotted at Site
Sand martin chicks have been sighted for the first time at WWT Washington Wetland Centre, just eight months after the installation of an artificial nesting bank. The arrival of these…
Why Birds, Descendants of Dinosaurs, Aren’t Cold-Blooded
The transition from thinking of dinosaurs as sluggish, cold-blooded creatures to understanding their likely warm-blooded nature, especially in the lineage leading to birds, marks a significant shift in paleontological understanding.…
Compilation of ‘Lost’ Birds List Aims to Aid in Species Protection
A team of scientists has unveiled the first comprehensive catalog of birds that have not been sighted in over a decade, utilizing data primarily from the Macaulay Library at the…
Gaza Zoo Animals Displaced Alongside Their Owner Amidst Crisis
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Amid the challenges of the Israeli invasion of Rafah last month, a heartwarming exodus took place, not just of nearly one million humans but also…
Transformation Tale: Lonely Pigeon Finds New Path After Landing on Woman’s Head
“She hopped on my head and just sat there.” 😂 Brooke Ciardi, the outreach coordinator at Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC), was outside capturing photos of adoptable…
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…