Avian influenza (bird flu) is a highly contagious disease of wild and captive birds. Controlling its spread remains a major challenge. A new study, however, has revealed some fascinating details about ...
Researchers don’t often turn to the general public for help with scientific studies. However, for scientists seeking to ...
The early bird gets the worm, as the old saying goes. And now a lot of birds around the globe are starting their days earlier than ever, because of unnaturally bright skies caused by light pollution. ...
A Washington resident has been hospitalized with a strain of bird flu that has not been seen in humans before, according to the Washington State Health Department. Since 2024, there have been 70 ...
The endearing animals make a pit stop in Bryant Park during their migrations to northern breeding grounds, gathering fans and ...
Some salt marsh sparrows out on New Hampshire’s seacoast are now flying around with brand new backpacks. The accessory is actually a solar-powered tag the size of a fingernail, which will help ...
A salt marsh sparrow wears a backpack-like, solar powered tag, which pokes out in a thin white strip between some of its feathers. Some salt marsh sparrows out on New Hampshire’s seacoast are now ...