Birds
Around 100 Geese Dead or Sick in Iowa After Suffering Mysterious Symptoms
State wildlife veterinarian Rachel Ruden urged people to take precautions when near sick or dead birds "as the cause of this event is yet unknown."
Dog Mauls Swan, Causing Outrage: 'Next Time It May be a Child'
A wildlife rescue organization in Scotland told a local news outlet that the swan's injuries were "not life-threatening."
8 Incredible Scientific Discoveries in 2020
This was a bumper year for breakthroughs in every scientific field, including astronomy and physics.
Rangers Save Little Penguin's Life after Spotting Plastic Stuck Around Neck
You're all heroes," said one social media user, after watching the rescue operation that occurred at Phillip Island Nature Parks, Australia.
Trump Claims Wind Power 'Kills All Birds' But Chart Shows That's Not True
The president made the remark during the final presidential debate with former Vice President Joe Biden.
Magpie Tries to Gouge Man's Eyes Out After He Refused to Share His Food
"It looked at me and I didn't give it any food, so it just attacked me," said James Glindemann.
Foul-Mouthed Parrots Removed from Wildlife Park for Swearing at Visitors
The five parrots, which had quarantined together, had apparently taught each other curse words which they then directed at the park's guests.
Man Wakes Up to Discover Large Tawny Owl Just Hanging Out in His Living Roo
The owl left his home after flying around and perching in his lounge for at least six hours.
Watch This Pole-Dancing Bird Show Off Its Wild Skills
This lovebird got more done today than you did, and even has a motorcycle that would make Ralph the motorcycle mouse jealous.
We're Still Cheering On Piwi the Treadmill Kiwi, Ten Years Later
A kiwi with a broken leg had to return to a veterinary hospital after breaking his other leg shortly after release back into the wild. Piwi has had a tough few months.
People Are Applauding How One Man Went From Meth Addict to Bird Whisperer
"I am able to use my past as a tool to help others."
Bald Eagle Nest Found in Cape Cod for First Time in Over a Century
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has seen a dramatic uptick in newly documented eagle nests this year.
World's Largest Owl Hatches Giant Babies Outside Man's Window
A Dutch nature program takes us inside a city apartment for a rare view from inside the nest of a Eurasian eagle-owl that decided to raise her chicks in his garden window box.
England's Largest Bird of Prey Returns to Skies for First Time in 240 years
The white-tailed eagle was last seen in 1780 and a long project has been successful in reintroducing them into the English wild.
Baby Chickens Sold Out Nationwide as Americans Panic-Buy Feathery Friends
"People are panic-buying chickens like they did toilet paper," said Tom Watkins, the vice president of Murray McMurray Hatchery in Iowa.
'Wonderchicken' From 66 Million Years Ago Is 'Oldest Known Modern Bird'
The extinct animal may reveal how modern birds survived the asteroid that wiped out large dinosaurs.
Pigeon Boards India Airline and Delays Flight as Passengers Attempt Capture
A passenger was surprised to discover one of the pigeons flying out of a luggage bin on board the GoAir flight to Jaipur.
Scientists Record Penguins Making Sounds Underwater for the First Time
"I couldn't believe it. I had to replay it many times," said researcher Andréa Thiebault.
Pigeons Wearing MAGA Hats and Trump Wigs Have Been Let Loose in Vegas
A secretive group released a flock of pigeons donning MAGA hats on Tuesday to coincide with the 2020 Democratic Debate and Trump's visit to Las Vegas. Animal rights groups say the stunt is "cruel" and "absurd."
Bombing Range Expansion Could Have 'Significant Effects' on Nevada Wildlife
The plans could more than triple the amount of land currently held by the U.S. Navy for the Fallon Range Training Complex.
Vulture Droppings Are Ruining CBP Communication Along The U.S-Mexico Border
A radio tower used by Customs and Border Protection in Kingsville, Texas, has become home to a group of hundreds of vultures who have coated the structure in urine and feces.
10 New Songbird Species Have Been Discovered on a 'Lost World' in Indonesia
Discovery comes 74 years after evolutionary biologist Ernst Mayr predicted fewer than 100 bird species were left to be discovered in the whole world.
Internet Compares Donald Trump to Don Quixote's Fear of Windmills
President Donald Trump's latest comments about wind power are being compared to Don Quixote's famous fear of windmills.
Study Reveals Jimi Hendrix Not Responsible for Britain's Parakeets
A long-lived urban legend about the origins of feral parakeets in the British Isles has finally been disproven, and rock legend Jimi Hendrix is not to blame for the wild birds.
Numerous Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Remote Alaskan Peninsula
While dinosaur fossils have been found across Alaska, there are very few records of these ancient animals in the Alaskan Peninsula.
Migrating Eagles Run Up Huge Cell Phone Bill for Russian Researchers
Scientists who were using tracking devices equipped with SMS texting to plot the locations of migratory eagles have been hit with massive roaming charges after the birds crossed over into Iran.
Here's Why Tyrannosaurus Rex's Bite Didn't Shatter the Dinosaur's Own Skull
The dinosaur could bite with about three times the force of large crocodiles or great white sharks.
New York's 9/11 Light Tribute Threatens 160,000 Birds Annually
Two beams of light shining four miles into the sky from dusk until dawn pull migrating birds off course, researchers have found.
Meet Heracles Inexpectatus: The Giant Prehistoric Parrot
The parrot may have grown to just over 1 meter (3.3 feet) in height and weighed around 15 pounds, according to researchers.
Sleep As Humans Experience It May Have Emerged 450 Million Years Ago
Scientist studied tiny, transparent fish to learn more about sleep.