ENVIRONMENT August 24, 2023 Antarctic ice loss likely wiped out 4 colonies' worth of emperor penguin chicks, researchers say Ice loss in Antarctica likely killed off all emperor penguin chicks in four of the 62 known colonies of the closely-monitored polar bird species.
New York August 23, 2023 New York golfer accused of beating goose to death with club A golfer was arrested under suspicion of animal cruelty for allegedly striking a goose to death with his club on a Mahopac, New York, golf course.
California August 17, 2023 2 of the 15 wild geese found trapped in Los Angeles tar pits have survived Out of a group of 15 wild Canada geese that became trapped in the La Brea Tar Pits in late July, only two managed to survive after undergoing a rescue and thorough cleaning process.
Mexico August 9, 2023 Elderly Mexican woman nurses hundreds of ailing, baby hummingbirds back to health in apartment-turned-clinic Hundreds of ailing and baby hummingbirds have been nursed back to health at a Mexico City apartment. The resident opened her home as a clinic about a decade ago.
Cold and Flu August 9, 2023 Avian influenza: Symptoms of the disease and how it affects birds and humans Avian influenza, or bird flu, is highly infectious in birds and usually fatal. While it doesn't spread to humans nearly as much, it has a high fatality rate.
New York August 8, 2023 New York animal rescue organization saves owl from drowning in residential pool, video shows A great horned owl nearly drowned in a Long Island, New York pool last week, before the Strong Island Animal Rescue League responded and helped it to safety.
South America August 8, 2023 Argentina declared free from avian flu as 18 commercial farm outbreaks subside Argentina has achieved a significant milestone in its battle against avian flu, with the conclusion of all 18 outbreaks at commercial farms, confirmed by the agricultural secretary.
LIFESTYLE August 7, 2023 Unusual friendship: Baby crow takes a liking to five family bunnies, sticks around A baby crow was rescued after falling from its nest by a family with five bunnies. The bird took a liking to the rabbits — and is now a permanent family member.
CRIME August 7, 2023 Taxpayers on hook as NFL player's dad gets federal public defender in eagle poaching case The father of NFL safety Rodney Thomas II has been appointed a public defender after allegedly poaching a bald eagle with an air rifle outside Pittsburgh.
Wisconsin August 3, 2023 Bird watchers flock to Green Bay, Wisconsin, with hopes of seeing rare southern shorebird A rare southern shorebird that hasn't been spotted in Wisconsin in almost 180 years was seen at a local nature reserve. Bird watchers are flocking to Green Bay to see the rare bird.
Europe July 31, 2023 Ceva drops appeal over French bird flu vaccine tender French animal health company Ceva has withdrawn its legal challenge over a tender to supply France with a bird flu vaccine. A German company Boehringer Ingelheim won the tender.