HEALTH 3 days ago 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 6 days ago 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 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 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.
WILD NATURE June 11 Plummeting Humboldt penguin population presents extinction risk The Humboldt penguin population has declined to the point that the birds are at risk of extinction. Scientists found only a single breeding pair during their survey.
VIDEO June 10 Police officer helps bird tangled in string to freedom A police officer from the Altoona Police Department in Iowa recently helped a bird in need by untangling it from string. See the footage!
VIDEO June 8 Peacock shows off its impressive feather display in British Columbia David Freiheit captured the moment he encountered a peacock demonstrating its stunning feather span after waiting an hour for the perfect shot while visiting Beacon Hill Park in British Columbia.
Odd News June 4 Louisiana deputy makes 'fowl' discovery in missing child's backpack A child who was briefly reported missing in Louisiana was found safe — along with something "fowl" in the boy's backpack. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating.
New Jersey June 3 New Jersey proposes bald eagle's removal from endangered species list following big rebound New Jersey officials on Monday proposed removing the bald eagle from the state's endangered species list, citing successful, decades-long conservation efforts.
US June 1 Florida helicopter pilot charged with harassing protected birds after landing on shorebird nesting site The protected shorebirds have gathered at Egmont Key State Park to breed, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.