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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about health and U.K. health policy. Dec 28, 2024, 10:33am EST Poulty farmer Bill Powers checks on his flock of white ...

Birds-of-paradise have captivated the planet with their elaborate plumage and idiosyncratic mating dances. Some species appear to shape-shift as they elongate plumes of feathers, fan their wings, or ...

Just days after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a new order that all raw (unpasteurized) milk must be tested for bird flu, reports have emerged of animals dying of the virus. In Los ...

Scientists are concerned that the H5N1 virus could set off another human pandemic. But it is already putting species under pressure in the wild. By Emily Anthes Every spring, more than 200,000 ...

Birds are among the most intelligent and talkative animals in the entire world. Their babbling, chatty, and loose-lipped mimicry have inspired various stories, both humorous and dark, from across all ...

A little over a year ago, Marcela Uhart was walking on the beach in Punta Delgada, Argentina. It was peak breeding session on this peninsula known for its rich marine wildlife. Usually, the salty ...

Across the United States, bird flu is no longer a concern only for dairy and poultry farms — it’s now knocking on the gates of zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, putting some of the nation’s rarest ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Bird flu cases across the country and around Indiana have been in the news a lot lately. Fort Wayne Zoo is home to many birds and it’s always taking extra steps to keep all ...

American Music Theatre hosted Wild World of Animals with Grant Kemmerer & Friends on Sunday. The show featured about 13 animals ranging from reptiles and birds to mammals. The diverse lineup follows ...

As cases of avian influenza continue to be reported across the U.S., the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding late-season goose hunters about how to protect themselves and domestic ...