The population of an endangered bird, the Everglade snail kite, has rebounded recently. Scientists it’s all thanks to an invasive snail that has …
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What you need to know about the U.S. bird flu outbreak | PBS NewsHour
But, “Every now and then, one of those viruses” — like H5N1 — “becomes super contagious amongst birds and becomes deadlier to birds,” Brangham said.
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Mutation in bird flu virus moves it a step closer to humans – The Telegraph
The PB2 gene was recently identified in mink in Spain. H5N1 jumped from wild birds to thousands of farmed animals – within weeks, more than four per …
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Central Alberta wildlife centre will be on the lookout for avian flu – the Red Deer Advocate
Medicine River Wildlife Centre had to euthanize the birds that came to its hospital last year infected with avian influenza.
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Spring is Around the Corner, Get the Facts About Young Wildlife – Union County Daily Digital
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife … Many times, these young birds do not need to be removed from the wild to …
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DSPCA sees surge in surrender requests: ‘We can’t take more animals in’ | Newstalk
On Breakfast Briefing this morning, spokesperson Gillian Bird said people should exhaust all other avenues before trying to give up their pets.
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Animal Rescue Caring for Abandoned Birds Warns Against Buying Easter Pets – People
Humane Long Island is warning animal lovers not to impulse buy baby birds for Easter, as the shelter is caring for hundreds of birds bought on a …
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DSPCA contacted by 848 pet owners looking to surrender animals so far this year
Gillian Bird of the DSPCA is encouraging people looking for a pet to adopt rather than shop. Pic: Steve Humphreys. Amy Donohoe.
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EU agency warns bird flu cases in poultry could increase – Agriland
According to the ECDC’s latest report on the disease, there were 522 cases confirmed in domestic birds and 1,138 cases in wild birds between …
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PAWS gives injured albatross new wind beneath its wings | HeraldNet.com
To the bird, it was undoubtedly an equal relief to be away from those nasty, meddling humans. The Laysan albatross arrived at PAWS’s wildlife …
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