The glossy black birds are among only about 110 ʻalalā, or Hawaiian crows, left on the planet. Their species has been extinct in the wild for two …
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How scientists are giving these rare, brainy birds a second chance – The Washington Post
After years in captivity, five members of a rare bird species called the ʻalalā, or Hawaiian crow, are flying free in the wild, …
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Bird’s-eye view of sharks wins prestigious photo competition | National | carrollspaper.com
Hugh Turvey, Science Committee Chair at the Royal Photographic Society, was a member of this year’s judging panel. “From the photographers’ bird’s-eye …
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Wildlife trust hopes bitterns start to breed – BBC
The rare marsh bird is now a regular visitor and there are hopes it will stay and breed.
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Enjoy bird-watching? Help biologists gather information during 125th Christmas Bird Count
Consider heading outdoors over the next few weeks to help gather important data about birds during the nationwide Audubon Christmas Bird Count.
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Bottoms up for bird flu: Raw milk in California tests positive for avian influenza – Arkansas Times
… wild birds and poultry but also in herds of cattle. Public health experts are seriously concerned the virus is on the verge of mutating to allow …
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Analysis: Northwest Forest Plan Changes Would Slash Environmental Protections, Double …
… wildlife and habitat conservation. Conservation groups Oregon Wild, Bird Alliance of Oregon, Cascadia Wildlands, and WildEarth Guardians have …
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Beaverhill bird observatory presents at the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library | Sherwood Park News
… bird species along with a special opportunity to gently pet Nina at the end. The event format was designed to encourage young attendees to …
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Raw Milk Recall in California Expands After Tests Detect More Bird Flu Virus – USNews.com
A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu …
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Bird-inspired leg enables robots to jump into flight – Nature
A bird’s ability to transition swiftly from walking to flying has been emulated in the design of a simple robotic leg. The feat is a win for drone …
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