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Bird flu outbreak hits Britain's turkey farms as tens of thousands are culled and rest ordered to be kept indoors days before Christmas

Turkey farms have been hit by an outbreak of bird flu as tens of thousands of birds have been culled and ordered to be kept indoors just before Christmas. This is the first outbreak of bird flu in captive animals since February and no humans have yet been infected with the risk of spread to people remaining very low. Avian …

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3 days, 3 hours ago

Assam bird sanctuary records 72% decline in bird species count in 27 years

The Hindu

GUWAHATI The number of avian species at a major wetland in north-eastern Assam declined by almost 72% in 27 years, a study has revealed. Another survey carried out between April 2017 and March 2018 recorded 120 species of birds apart from 133 species of macrophytes, 68 species of fish, and seven species of aquatic ferns. The study listed a few …

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4 days, 2 hours ago

California declared an emergency. How serious is bird flu?

Associated Press

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the virus, which has spread for years in wild birds, commercial poultry and many mammal species. One person in Louisiana has been hospitalized …

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Bird Flu triggers state of emergency in California: What's at stake and key details

India Today

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the virus, which has spread for years in wild birds, commercial poultry and many mammal species. One person in Louisiana has been hospitalized …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

Why has California declared a state of emergency over bird flu?

Al Jazeera

Cases of the H5N1 strain of bird flu are on the rise in humans in the US, with the first severe case reported in Louisiana this week. “CDC confirms first severe case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the US. Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a virus that typically spreads among birds but can also affect humans and other animals, …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

First severe bird flu case in US reported in Louisiana

India Today

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, the first such case in the United States. Health officials emphasize that bird flu is still mainly an animal health issue, and the risk to the general public remains low. Signs and symptoms of Bird Flu: …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

Bird flu hospitalizes person in Louisiana, the first severe infection in U.S.

Salon

A person has been hospitalized with bird flu in Louisiana, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, marking the first time since the outbreak began that an infection with the H5N1 virus reached such severity. Although another severe case hospitalized in a teenager in Canada last month, this is the first severe case reported in the U.S. Related …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Kumaon Mountains welcome migratory birds

New Indian Express

DEHRADUN : A large congregation of migratory birds has been spotted in the marshy and clear water areas of the lush Terai region of Kumaon in Uttarakhand, much to the delight of avid bird watchers. Himanshu Bagri, the Divisional forest officer of Eastern Terai, told TNIE, “Every year during the winter, these migratory birds travel approximately 6,000 to 10,000 kilometres …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Prolonged monsoon has hit arrival of birds at sanctuaries in Ramanathapuram, say experts

The Hindu

As the number of birds visiting sanctuaries in Ramanathapuram district has gone down this year, ornithologists and officials assume that prolonged monsoon was unsuitable for avifauna looking for a safe place. Birds usually would flock to the five sanctuaries -Therthangal birds’ sanctuary, Sakkarakottai birds’ sanctuary, Melaselvanoor Keelaselvanoor birds’ sanctuary, Kanjirankulam birds’ sanctuary and Chitrangudi birds’ sanctuary - in Ramanathapuram district. …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Vizag Gears Up for Winter Arrival of Migratory Birds

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: The City of Destiny, with its diverse landscapes and tranquil water bodies, is all set for the arrival of migratory birds on their winter sojourn from far. Documents the Wildlife Conservation Through Research and Education, “The influx of migratory birds serves as a poignant reminder of the fragile balance of nature and the human responsibility in its preservation. "The …

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1 week, 6 days ago

'Feathered dentist': Parrot extracts rotten tooth with precision in China. Video

Hindustan Times

With their playful personalities and remarkable ability to mimic human speech, parrots have long captured the hearts of people around the world. A viral video showed a parrot expertly extracting a child's rotten tooth, surprising many. In certain regions, parrots have been trained to help extract loose baby teeth due to their strong beaks and remarkable dexterity. Parrots’ tooth extraction: …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Over 150 parakeets and pigeons rescued from Delhi's Kabutar Market

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Over 150 parakeets and pigeons living in deplorable conditions at the Kabutar Market near Jama Masjid were rescued in a police raid following a complaint by PETA India. Over 150 parakeets and pigeons rescued from Delhi's Kabutar Market The raid, led by the Jama Masjid Police Station on Monday, resulted in the seizure of 56 pigeons and 90 …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Rescuers scramble to save dozens of geese and ducks soaked during oil spill in Boston

The Independent

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2 weeks ago

Reese Witherspoon’s December book club pick is a glamorous ballerina saga

The Independent

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2 weeks ago

Wintering birds arrive at Hongfeng Lake

China Daily

Various wintering birds arrive at Hongfeng Lake Wetland Reserve. Groups of tringa ochropuses, ruddy shelducks, spot-billed ducks, and little egrets migrating south for the winter recently arrived at Hongfeng Lake Wetland Reserve in Qingzhen, a county-level city located west of Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province. As an important migratory passage, Hongfeng Lake has won the favor of overwintering …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Puthur zoological park to be fully opened to public in June 2025

The Hindu

The International Zoological Park at Puthur will be fully opened to public by June 2025, Revenue Minister K. Rajan and Forest Minister A.K. Similar parks The construction of the Puthur zoological park was a model for the country. The State was also preparing to establish similar zoological parks in other areas, the Minister said. Solar-powered Work on a solar plant …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hawaiian crow that went extinct in the wild decades ago released on Maui

Associated Press

— Five Hawaiian crows on Wednesday were released on Maui for the first time as part of an ongoing effort to return the species to its home, conservationists said. The Hawaiian crows, or alala, were last found on Hawaii’s Big Island, but they went extinct in the wild in 2002, officials with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said in …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Drone inspired by birds takes off by jumping into flight

The Independent

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jarred Bird's 18-year journey to diagnosis of severe dyslexia

ABC

My name is Jarred Bird and I'm from Coffs Harbour in northern New South Wales. Navigating dyslexia at school Teachers were always saying to me, "Hey, you're writing letters back to front a lot, and you're so focused on the reading … you're not actually understanding what you've read." At school dyslexia affected my confidence mainly because I was always …

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3 weeks ago

Two persons caught at Kochi airport while smuggling 14 exotic birds from Thailand

New Indian Express

KOCHI: The Customs department has arrested two persons who attempted to smuggle 14 exotic birds from Thailand at Cochin International Airport on Sunday night. The price of these birds varied from Rs 25,000 to Rs two lakhs in pet markets," a Customs official said. In the present case, both passengers did not produce any valid documents to import these exotic …

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3 weeks ago

Enron has been resurrected in what appears to be an elaborate joke

CNN

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. TL;DR: A company that makes T-shirts bought the Enron trademark and appears to be trying to sell some merch on behalf of the guy behind the satirical conspiracy theory “Birds Aren’t Real.” No, this is not a bit. The strategist said “we’ll have more to share soon,” but declined …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Uppalapadu Sanctuary, a haven for migratory birds

New Indian Express

GUNTUR: The Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary, a renowned tourist destination in the erstwhile Guntur district, has become a bustling hub of activity as migratory birds from distant lands seek refuge during their journey. Established in 1980, the sanctuary, located just 15 km from Guntur city, is a popular spot for both children and adults to enjoy the beautiful scenery and observe …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Collar-tagged goose lands in Karnataka's Gadag, birders elated

New Indian Express

GADAG: A bar-headed goose with an ID caller in its neck has landed at the Magadi lake of Gadag district. The lush green farm fields and large water body makes Magadi Lake a perfect destination for bar-headed geese migration. In South India, the Magadi tank records the highest congregation of bar-headed geese annually. “In the last few years more than …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Grímsey: The Arctic island with 20 people and one million birds

BBC

Grímsey: The Arctic island with 20 people and one million birds Alamy Set some 40km off Iceland's northern coast, this windswept sliver is home to one of Europe's most remote settlements and a thriving seabird population. A 6.5-sq-km island set some 40km off Iceland's northern coast, Grímsey is the country's northernmost inhabited point and the only sliver of Iceland located …

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Bird flu outbreak hits Britain's turkey farms as tens of thousands are culled and rest ordered to be kept indoors days before Christmas

Assam bird sanctuary records 72% decline in bird species count in 27 years

California declared an emergency. How serious is bird flu?

Bird Flu triggers state of emergency in California: What's at stake and key details

Why has California declared a state of emergency over bird flu?

First severe bird flu case in US reported in Louisiana

Bird flu hospitalizes person in Louisiana, the first severe infection in U.S.

Kumaon Mountains welcome migratory birds

Prolonged monsoon has hit arrival of birds at sanctuaries in Ramanathapuram, say experts

Vizag Gears Up for Winter Arrival of Migratory Birds

'Feathered dentist': Parrot extracts rotten tooth with precision in China. Video

Over 150 parakeets and pigeons rescued from Delhi's Kabutar Market

Rescuers scramble to save dozens of geese and ducks soaked during oil spill in Boston

Reese Witherspoon’s December book club pick is a glamorous ballerina saga

Wintering birds arrive at Hongfeng Lake

Puthur zoological park to be fully opened to public in June 2025

Hawaiian crow that went extinct in the wild decades ago released on Maui

Drone inspired by birds takes off by jumping into flight

Jarred Bird's 18-year journey to diagnosis of severe dyslexia

Two persons caught at Kochi airport while smuggling 14 exotic birds from Thailand

Enron has been resurrected in what appears to be an elaborate joke

Uppalapadu Sanctuary, a haven for migratory birds

Collar-tagged goose lands in Karnataka's Gadag, birders elated

Grímsey: The Arctic island with 20 people and one million birds