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Digital Originals December 14, 2023

'Killing Spree’: Two men charged with slaying bald eagles, selling body parts for profit

Two men were charged in Montana after shooting and killing over 3,000 birds, including bald and golden eagles, and selling them for profit on the black market.

Kentucky December 13, 2023

Yuletide owl found roosting in Kentucky family's Christmas tree for days before being found

A Kentucky family was surprised when they learned that a baby owl had been nesting undetected in their Christmas tree for four days until they discovered it.

LIFESTYLE December 11, 2023

Bird feeding is not just for the birds but may be good for the human soul, too, researchers say

A new study is looking into the positive impacts that bird feeding has on humans. Researchers at Virginia Tech believe the act of tending to wild birds may be good for the soul.

Iowa December 8, 2023

Iowa pilot airborne again, 2 weeks after suspected duck plowed through helicopter's windshield

An Iowa helicopter pilot is reporting back to work, two weeks after being hit by waterfowl that crashed through his aircraft's windshield.

WILD NATURE December 5, 2023

Penguin parents take more than 10,000 tiny naps per day, study reveals

Nesting chinstrap penguins take more than 10,000 micronaps per day, according to a new study. National Geographic senior editor Christine Dell’Amore comments on how this benefits penguin parents.

California December 3, 2023

Avian flu confirmed in California, 250,000 birds euthanized amid spread concerns

Animal disease experts are raising concern about the spread of the avian flu in the Bay Area after two farms in Sonoma County said they had to euthanize around 250,000 birds.

VIDEO December 3, 2023

250,000 birds euthanized in California

Animal disease experts are raising concern about the spread of the avian flu in the Bay Area after two farms euthanized around 250,000 birds this week.

Ohio November 24, 2023

Ohio egg farm culls more than 1.3 million chickens amid resurgence of bird flu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the slaughter of 1.35 million chickens on an Ohio egg farm due to a case of bird flu. The move aims to contain the virus.

WILD NATURE November 21, 2023

National Geographic releases its ‘Pictures of the Year’: See some of the jaw-dropping shots

National Geographic chose 29 captivating images as 2023's "Pictures of the Year." Check out this selection of seven jaw-dropping photos from the annual roundup.

LIFESTYLE November 16, 2023

Exotic bird finally released from airport after it was held for 3 months due to paperwork issue

A bird owner is relieved to have her pet home after he was held in customs at Heathrow Airport in London, England, for several months due to paperwork issues.

US November 14, 2023

US bird flu outbreak sees fewer birds culled than in 2022

A bird flu outbreak in the U.S. has resulted in the culling of 4.6 million birds in 2023, which is significantly less than the previous year's 58 million.