ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATEAre flamingos flightless? Know more about these birds here, read on now! Flamingos in zoos often have their wings clipped so they cannot fly away, leading some people to believe that they are flightless birds like penguins.
After avian flu hit a farm in Peru, more than 37,000 different birds were slaughtered to prevent the virus from spreading. Find out more about the outbreak in Peru.
A new study found that some birds have self-control like humans as they know that waiting will bring a better outcome. Check out these Eurasian jays who passed their own version of Stanford's famous marshmallow test.
Birds in the United Kingdom (UK) have developed twisted necks and problems walking because of a viral disease. Read the article to learn the full details.
Wings on flightless birds do not seem to make sense, so what's the deal with them hanging around if they have lost their original function? Learn the answer through this article to know how these birds use their wings on land.
Wildlife experts are looking for swans with symptoms of avian influenza in Norfolks Broads, wherein 35 carcasses of birds are found. Read the article to know more details.
Demure male albatrosses tend to be scared of confrontation due to mating challenges, so they are likely to get divorced. Read the article to know the details.
Mihirungs were the biggest birds on the planet that towered over the Australian bush for 20 million years, but they mysteriously went extinct 40,000 years ago. Read the article to know why.
The bird flu outbreak at a Georgia sanctuary is said to be of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain that killed hundreds of vultures. Read the article to find out more about this story.
As the US is building more wind farms to combat climate change but it collides with the preservation of golden eagles, putting them at risk. Read the article to know why.
A new study demonstrates brain circuitry that’s telling zebra finches, what incoming information they need to pay attention to. Read to know more about this.
Pet owners are denouncing the Polish Academy of Sciences after saying domestic cats pose a predatory threat to local biodiversity. Read the article to find out more.
An online project about the collection of photos of birds entangled by plastic waste showed that the problem affects the species worldwide. Continue to reading to know its vast impact on the avian world.
A study reveals that invasive mice are killing albatrosses, causing the latter to decline in number. Read to know more about the threat these birds are facing.
An abnormal dinosaur egg was discovered in western Central India. How is this discovery linked to other animal species like birds and turtles? Read to find out.
The metabolism of dinosaurs determined whether they were warm-blooded or cold-blooded. Read on to find out what group Tyrannosaurus rex, stegosaurus and other dinos belong to.