Centre ‘heartbroken’ to stop bird of prey rescues
A wildlife sanctuary in Dorset has announced it will no longer be able to rescue injured wild birds, citing mounting financial pressures after more than two decades of providing the…
Missing for 200 Years, the Galapagos Rail Reappears Following Floreana Island Restoration
Type / to choose a blockMore than 180 years after Charles Darwin brought the Galápagos Islands to global attention — and a century after invasive species pushed many native animals…
Couple Stops To Help ‘Squeaking’ Baby On The Ground And Makes A Forever Friend
“She instantly started to waddle over …” A few months ago, while strolling through Crosby Village in Southport, England, Sophie and Evy came across a surprising sight. In the middle…
Driver Stops To Pick Up Trash And Finds Feed Bag With Someone Zip-Tied Inside
She needed help right away. Earlier this month, a woman driving through southwest Michigan on a family visit noticed a bright yellow bag lying along the edge of the road.…
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…
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…
Photographer’s focus captured by escaped flamingo
A French wildlife enthusiast says he has no plans to stop keeping an eye on a runaway flamingo that journeyed from Cornwall all the way to northern France. The young…
Birds, not wind, brought life to Iceland’s youngest island
When the volcanic island of Surtsey emerged from the North Atlantic Ocean in 1963, it presented scientists with a rare natural experiment: a chance to watch life begin on untouched…
Can Animals Be Fooled by Optical Illusions? Insights from Fish and Birds on Perception
The Ebbinghaus Illusion and the Secrets of Perception: From Fish to Birds Perception often feels like a direct window onto reality, but in truth, it is an elaborate construction shaped…
Chirping In Shower Leads Rescuer To Little Family Living In Bathroom Vent
“They’re chirping out for Mom.” A few years back in Ontario, Canada, a tenant was enjoying a normal shower when an unusual sound echoed through the bathroom — a series…