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Fossil discovery in the Geiseltal Collection: Researchers identify unique bird skull
Around 45 million years ago, a 4.6 feet-tall (1.40 meters) flightless bird called Diatryma roamed the Geiseltal region in southern Saxony-Anhalt. An international team of researchers report on the ...
Rediscovered fossil reveals rare bird skull from 45 million years ago
Around 45 million years ago, a 4.6 foot-tall (1.40 meters) flightless bird called Diatryma roamed the Geiseltal region in ...
Live Science15d
Turkey vulture: The bird that vomits acid up to 10 feet and poops antiseptic onto its legs
Despite their large size — with wingspans reaching around 5.5 feet (1.7 meters) — they're also preyed upon by other birds, including eagles, owls and hawks. But these vultures have a nifty ...
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'Cotton Ball' With Feet Is Actually Elusive Baby Bird With Sweetest Nickname
In wooded areas across Australia, tree hollows house the nests of some of the most elusive and adorable baby birds. Spotting ...
The Courier-Journal4d
Bird flu has been reported worldwide. Is it a threat to humans? What the CDC recommends.
A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States ...
The Indianapolis Star4d
Bird flu has been spreading worldwide. What's the threat? Here's what the CDC recommends.
A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States ...
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With bird flu cases rising, certain kinds of pet food may be risky for animals – and people
When she met a litter of long-haired Maine Coons in 2021, the smoke gray kitten who walked straight up to her and sat at her feet was the one ... In the era of bird flu, they say raw milk ...
Smithsonian Magazine27d
The Bald Eagle Just Became America’s National Bird. What Took So Long?
On Christmas Eve, President Biden signed legislation making it official Julia Binswanger Daily Correspondent The bald eagle is finally being recognized as America's national bird. John Tlumacki ...
The New York Times28d
Bird Strikes Are a Common Problem for Flights
Most of those strikes involved birds, but the F.A.A.’s definition of a wildlife strike also includes coyotes, deer and bats. In the United States in 2023, 19,603 wildlife strikes were reported ...
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Bird flu Q&A: What to know to help protect yourself and your pets
Each week some revelation about bird flu seems to flutter through the news cycle. Here's what the latest research is saying about how it is spreading. Turkeys at a farm as California declares state of ...
Indiatimes29d
Mutations found in first severe case of human bird flu in US: Here's what it means
The first severe case of bird flu in the US includes unique mutations, as per CDC. These mutations, found in the patient's respiratory sample, are rare but typically seen during severe infections.
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9 Best Walking Shoes for Wide Feet, According to Doctors and Footwear Pros
If you struggle to find sneakers that fit well without suffocating your toes or affecting your gait, it’s time to consider the best walking shoes for wide feet. Shoemakers define wide feet as a ...