Bird Flu Is Spreading in Alarming New Ways
As a recent example of what may ensue, Pitesky points to the repeated African swine fever outbreaks across various Asian countries in the past decade, which decimated the pig farming …
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28 books that are absolute must-reads this spring
Forget the dreary days and heavy reads of January. The weather is warming, the flower are blooming— and captivating, juicy new books are hitting store shelves. Have a look. FICTION …
Second reported case of bird flu in a person in the US confirmed
By Carma Hassan and Jen Christensen | CNN A person who worked on a dairy farm and had “direct contact with dairy cattle” tested positive for avian flu in Texas …
Environmental impact report on Hong Kong border project misidentified birds, but no plans to redo assessment
Hong Kong development authorities misidentified birds in its environmental impact assessment report for a proposed innovation and technology (I&T) hub near the city’s border with mainland China. The Environmental Protection …
‘Primitive’: India activists criticise reversal of ban on bird and buffalo fights
The tiny birds entered the ring as nearly 3,000 spectators applauded, some standing on trucks for a better view, while others clung to branches in trees. After a nine-year hiatus, …
In Nepal, deformities in birds expose ‘worrisome’ impact of environmental degradation
In 2018, Mohan Bikram Shrestha spotted a white crow near his home in the outskirts of Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, piquing the interest of the conservationist. He immediately shared a picture …
Bird flu infects Petaluma’s poultry region, puts small farmers at risk
The Reichardt family has devoted the last 30 years to perfecting a line of ducks famed for succulent pink meat and well suited to the slower, less stressful husbandry of …
John Oliver delays New Zealand’s Bird of the Century vote with campaign for the puteketeke – the puking mullet bird
Vote checkers in New Zealand have been so overwhelmed by foreign interference that they’ve been forced to delay announcing a winner. The contest is to choose the nation’s favourite bird, …
Bird Flu Reaches the Antarctic for the First Time
This story originally appeared in The Guardian and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Avian flu has reached the Antarctic, raising concerns for isolated populations of penguins and seals …
Best Bird Watching Gear (2023): Everything You Need to Start Birding
Bird-watching, or birding, is an admittedly curious pastime. You’re essentially spying on little feathery creatures trying to go about their lives. Rather than landing you in jail though, this hobby …