A huge and long-lasting marine heat wave that became known as "the blob" was responsible for the death of nearly one million seabirds in the Pacific Ocean in 2015 and 2016, a new study reveals.The … [Read more...] about Giant ‘hot blob’ in Pacific Ocean caused 1 million seabirds to die
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Belgian man arrested in Peru airport with 20 live birds in suitcase, investigators say
A Belgian man was arrested Monday at an airport in Peru with 20 live birds crammed inside tiny boxes he hid in his suitcase, investigators said.Hugo Conings, 54, was trying to smuggle the Peruvian … [Read more...] about Belgian man arrested in Peru airport with 20 live birds in suitcase, investigators say
Canadian zoo cancels penguin walk due to ‘extreme cold weather conditions’
It's even too cold for the birds.The Calgary Zoo in Canada has been forced to cancel its daily penguin walk two days in a row due to "extreme cold weather conditions" in the western part of the … [Read more...] about Canadian zoo cancels penguin walk due to ‘extreme cold weather conditions’
Florida cops investigate after neighbor mistakes parrot for woman screaming for help
Florida cops paid a visit to a home after receiving reports of a woman screaming, only to learn that the noise wasn’t a woman in need of help -- it was the homeowner’s pet parrot, who had a lot to … [Read more...] about Florida cops investigate after neighbor mistakes parrot for woman screaming for help
Florida cops investigate after neighbor mistakes parrot for woman screaming for help
Florida cops paid a visit to a home after receiving reports of a woman screaming, only to learn that the noise wasn’t a woman in need of help -- it was the homeowner’s pet parrot, who had a lot to … [Read more...] about Florida cops investigate after neighbor mistakes parrot for woman screaming for help
Top animal hijinks of 2019: Here are the most viral moments, from hysterical gorillas to cannibalistic snakes
Overly dramatic gorillas fleeing raindrops, a cannibalistic snake and a thieving seagull were some of the animals in videos and photos that went viral in 2019.In a year consumed by the Russia … [Read more...] about Top animal hijinks of 2019: Here are the most viral moments, from hysterical gorillas to cannibalistic snakes
Hundreds of birds found dead on Welsh road, and police aren’t sure why
Hundreds of birds were found dead on a road in North Wales, and police say their deaths are a mystery.Police have called in experts to figure out why more than 200 starlings all died on one country … [Read more...] about Hundreds of birds found dead on Welsh road, and police aren’t sure why
Shocking video of python, honey badger and jackals fighting each other goes viral
In the animal kingdom, it's kill or be killed.A shocking video of a python, honey badger and two jackals fighting each other has gone viral after a group of tourists recorded it on safari in Africa.In … [Read more...] about Shocking video of python, honey badger and jackals fighting each other goes viral
‘Missing link’ penguin fossil shows massive change in species after dinosaur extinction
Researchers have discovered "missing link" penguin fossils that suggest the enormous birds gave up flying and took to the seas after the dinosaurs were wiped out by a massive asteroid.The newly … [Read more...] about ‘Missing link’ penguin fossil shows massive change in species after dinosaur extinction
Rare multicolored cardinal spotted in central Texas
A northern cardinal with a rare genetic abnormality that gives it both male and female plumage was spotted in central Texas, Fox 5 NY reports.The bird likely had bilateral gynandromorphism, a rare … [Read more...] about Rare multicolored cardinal spotted in central Texas