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Tag: Birds
First Bird Flu Deaths Reported In Antarctic Penguins
Dead gentoo penguins tested positive for the virus, and at least one suspected case has been reported in king penguins.
Bird Flu Is Still Causing Havoc. Here’s The Latest.
The virus, which recently reached the Antarctic region for the first time, is surging again in North America.
In Real vs. Fake Christmas Tree Debate: Consider the Wildlife
It may seem counterintuitive to support the annual culling of trees, but environmentalists say Christmas tree farms have ecological benefits.
Kiwi Eggs Hatch in the Wild Near New Zealand’s Capital
The national bird, the kiwi, has hatched eggs in the wild in the Wellington area for the first time in living memory, thanks to a multiyear conservation effort.
Celebrity Campaign Shines Spotlight on New Zealand Bird Contest
An endorsement from the comedian John Oliver led to a spike in votes for the eventual winner, the pūteketeke.
How Tropical Parakeets Took Over Brussels
After a small group of parakeets were released from a zoo in Brussels in the 1970s, their numbers soared. A population increase has also occurred across the continent.
Scientists Use CRISPR to Make Chickens More Resistant to Bird Flu
A new study highlights both the promise and the limitations of gene editing, as a highly lethal form of avian influenza continues to spread around the world.
How Do You Fight Bird Flu in France? Vaccinate 64 Million Ducks.
The inoculations are aimed at curbing the spread of a lethal strain of bird flu, and to support foie gras, a cherished delicacy.
We Asked Readers to Spend the Summer Watching Birds. Here’s What Happened.
Thousands of people from around the world responded to the invitation, sharing their sightings with scientists at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.