The Norwich Pigeon Wars: How Birds Are Dividing a UK City
At 9 a.m., Norwich market is only just waking up. Shutters remain down and traders sip their first coffees. Yet in the nearby Memorial Gardens, another ritual is already underway…
Rescuers Rush to Save Beautiful Animal ‘Freezing’ Outside Basement Door
“My heart sank.” When a call came in about a great blue heron found “freezing to death” outside a basement door in Port Jefferson, New York, Lisa Jaeger didn’t hesitate.…
Rewilding Milestone as Ostriches Return to Saudi Desert After 100-Year Absence
If you scan a world map for places where endangered species could thrive with minimal human disturbance, the Arabian Peninsula quickly stands out. Because most people live along the coasts…
They Believed the Owl Was Lifeless in the Goal Net — Until It Suddenly Moved
“This sassy girl is one of the lucky ones …” One morning near West End, North Carolina, a homeowner stepped outside and was met with a chilling sight. Lying motionless…
In the search for bees, Mozambique honey hunters and birds share a language with distinct, regional dialects
People searching for honey in Mozambique work with birds via a shared language in a rare case of cooperation between humans and wild animals. This language also comes with regional…
Snowed in? Watch albatrosses nest on a sunny Pacific island instead
As many as 75,000 mating pairs are waiting for eggs. While much of the United States is locked in winter, a very different scene is unfolding on Midway Atoll, a…
Alcatraz Island Visitor Does A Double Take When He Sees Someone Furry Swim Up To Shore
“I said, ‘No, no, no, it must have been a sea lion.'” Coyote Shocks Alcatraz Staff After Swimming to the Island What began as an ordinary morning on Alcatraz Island…
‘Nairobi Birdman’ Rescues Helpless Birds in Kenya, Giving Them a Home He Never Had
Nairobi’s Unlikely Bird Rescuer Known across the city as the “Nairobi Birdman,” Rodgers Oloo Magutha is quietly filling major gaps in urban bird conservation — one rescue at a time.…
Birds-of-Paradise Flashy Feathers also Glow in Biofluorescence, Surprise Discovery Demonstrates
Birds-of-Paradise Glow in New Ways Birds-of-paradise have long captivated us with their brilliant and varied plumage, but scientists have now discovered an astonishing new feature: biofluorescence. Feathers That Shine Researchers…
Snowy Day Surprise: Bird Snuggles Up for Warmth
A Heartwarming Encounter A nature enthusiast had a touching moment with a robin last Monday. A Friendly Visitor Fay Wadsworth, a photographer from Sheffield, England, was exploring a park in…