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Penn’s Woods: Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors Rare bird sightings draw outdoor enthusiasts to Berks County | Lehigh Valley Nature Watch Published: Jun. 21, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

Few extinct creatures capture the human imagination quite like the dodo bird. This flightless avian, once native to the island of Mauritius, has transcended its biological significance to become a ...

But for Corwin, a 66-year-old fourth-generation farmer, it’s not enough to bring the farm back to its 100,000-bird capacity.

Over a million species of animals and plants are now hanging by a thread, more than ever before in human history, says the ...

A fourth commercial farm in Maricopa County has tested positive for bird flu. The virus was detected during routine surveillance, before any birds showed symptoms, the Arizona Department of ...

Animals range in size, shape, and appearance. Some possess drab, plain-looking feathers, scales, or skin, while others sport brightly-colored features. Typically, females appear less colorful than ...

A recent study found that live bird flu virus (H5N1) can survive in raw milk for over a week when refrigerated, and more than 24 hours at room temperature.

Contrary to popular belief, the dodo wasn't devoured into extinction by Dutch sailors; it was a hardy survivor thriving in its unique environment. Unearth the fascinating adaptations of the dodo ...

Kitchen scraps make an excellent addition to your usual choice of bird food. From beef fat trimmings to cooked pasta, you can help your garden birds by topping up their feeder with tasty treats from ...

A significant SA meat importer has appealed for a more flexible approach to health restrictions as bird flu in Brazil threatens to create local shortages.