Birds

Health October 17

Bird flu concerns mount as California reports more human cases

Concerns about bird flu — officially known as avian influenza A (H5) — continue to mount, particularly in California. Infectious disease experts voice their concerns and recommend precautions.

World October 4

Wildlife lover facing charges after allegedly assaulting passersby while attempting to capture a baby seagull

A Belfast woman was in court Tuesday after allegedly attacking passersby who tried to intervene with her capture of a baby seagull in August.

LIFESTYLE September 24

Meet Pesto, the 49-pound baby penguin going viral online

Pesto the king penguin chick has waddled his way into the hearts of TikTok users and aquarium goers alike at a whopping 49 pounds, more than his proud parents combined.

VIDEO September 24

Pesto the penguin chick weighs more than both parents combined at nine months old

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium celebrates their star penguin, Pesto, who weighs a whopping 49 pounds. (Credit: Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium)

VIDEO September 24

Pesto the penguin chick waddles into the internet spotlight at nearly 50 pounds

Pesto the nine-month-old king penguin chick at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium has amassed more than just his massive 49 pounds in his growing online following. Credit: SEA LIFE Melbourne /TMX

Australia September 24

Beloved Australian chicken with famous name tossed into alligator pen, shocking wildlife park visitors: report

A New South Wales, Australia man pleaded guilty to aggravated animal cruelty after tossing a chicken named "Betty White" into an alligator pen at a wildlife park.

HEALTH September 9

First case of human bird flu diagnosed without exposure to infected animals, CDC says

A patient in Missouri was hospitalized with bird flu despite having no reported contact with animals, according to the CDC. Infectious disease experts discuss the potential risk.

VIDEO September 3

Mystery surfer caught on camera rescuing struggling sea bird

An unidentified surfer saved a struggling waterfowl while trying to catch some waves off the coast of Central Florida on Labor Day. (Credit: WOFL)

LIFESTYLE August 28

Injured bald eagle shot in beak is receiving care at Missouri bird rehab facility

An injured seven-pound bald eagle is being treated at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri, after it was shot. It is also suffering from lead poisoning.

Missouri August 25

Bald eagle believed to be injured in Missouri was just ‘too fat to fly,’ wildlife officials say

A bald eagle that appeared to have trouble flying was healthy, according to officials who say the bird was just weighed down after feasting on roadkill.