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Zoos Hiding Birds As Avian Flu Spreads in North America

Zoos across North America are moving their birds indoors and away from people and wildlife...

Are Opossums ‘Nature’s Pest Control’ and ‘Clean-up Crew’?

Unsung hero or overhyped nuisance? You decide.

Fungus-Ravaged Bat Proposed for Endangered Species Listing

Federal officials proposed designating the northern long-eared bat, once common but ravaged by a deadly...

If a Bald Eagle Loses a Feather, Will It Symmetrically Shed Another to Maintain Balance?

From tip to tip, the wingspan of an adult eagle can reach up to 8...

Nearly Half of US Bald Eagles Suffer Lead Poisoning

America’s national bird is more beleaguered than previously believed, with nearly half of bald eagles...

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter

There will be six more weeks of winter, Punxsutawney Phil predicted as he emerged from...

Longest Lightning Bolt Record: 477 Miles over 3 States

A bolt of lightning that stretched nearly 500 miles across three U.S. states is the...

Brrr! It Got So Cold in Florida, Iguanas Fell from Trees

A cold snap in Florida is different than in other places.

Rare Eagle Seen in Maine, Wowing Birders, Might Stay a Bit

A rare species of eagle that has thrilled bird lovers and baffled scientists since arriving...

California Redwood Forest Returned to Native Tribal Group

The descendants of Native American tribes on the Northern California coast are reclaiming a bit...

Back in Shape: Maine’s Famous Spinning Ice Disk Says Hello

Maine's famous rotating ice disk is back.

Tallest Galapagos Volcano Erupts, Spewing Lava, Ash

A cloud of gas and ash from Wolf Volcano rose to 3793 meters (12,444 feet)...