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LIFESTYLE August 10, 2024

American hunters warned as eagle population faces serious threat

A U.S. Geological Survey report shows eagles have high rates of lead poisonings, which impacts the bird's population. An expert is now issuing a warning tied to hunters and ammunition.

LIFESTYLE July 31, 2024

Maine residents report rare 'devil bird' sightings

Maine residents have been reporting rare sightings of an anhinga, known as the "devil bird." The winged creatures are native to the south regions of the U.S.

LIFESTYLE July 30, 2024

Arizona sergeant rescues baby eagle trapped under his patrol vehicle

Officers with the Mohave County Sheriff's Office in Arizona rescued a baby eagle from underneath a patrol vehicle. Law enforcement is now working with a nonprofit to help the bird.

VIDEO July 26, 2024

Texas woman rescues baby bird by keeping it warm in tortilla

A Mississippi kite was rescued by Katie Adlong in Amarillo, Texas when she found it on the ground near her home and kept it warm by wrapping the small bird, now named Taquito, in a warm tortilla before the wildlife rehabilitation team arrived.

LIFESTYLE July 19, 2024

Bald eagle attacks prompt warning from Alaska officials

Officials in Kodiak, Alaska, are warning locals to be aware of eagles behaving aggressively after three recent bird attacks at a harbor left victims in stitches.

LIFESTYLE July 18, 2024

'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him

The Niagara SPCA in Niagara Falls, New York, shared several updates on Facebook about a parrot who was adopted and known for his foul mouth and sharing of curse words.

Colorado July 16, 2024

4 new Colorado poultry workers have contracted bird flu, health officials confirm

Bird flu was detected in four Colorado poultry workers. All illnesses were relatively mild, with common respiratory infection symptoms like coughing and sore throat.

HEALTH July 12, 2024

In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know

Currently, H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) testing is provided only by governmental health departments. Here's what to know in the event of a human outbreak of bird flu.

VIDEO July 9, 2024

California condor is released back into the wild

The Oakland Zoo took a trip to the Big Sur to release a California condor in hopes of reuniting her with her family after she was diagnosed with lead toxicity and taken in by the zoo’s hospital.

Relationships July 6, 2024

Why ‘pebbling' is the new social media love language inspired by penguins

Some humans are taking their relationship cues from penguins these days. A relationship trend called “pebbling" involves sending memes, videos or links to a person to connect or show affection.

LIFESTYLE June 25, 2024

Rare white loon captured by photographer in Canada, last seen 4 years ago

A Canadian man who describes himself as an "amateur and hobbyist photographer" captured photos of a rare white loon near a lake. He said he last saw the bird four years ago.