It also has a special weapon, a needled beak that enables it to probe deep into crevices for larvae and eggs of insects ...

In the era of bird flu, they say raw milk and raw pet food are bringing a dangerous virus with pandemic potential too close to people and pets. On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration ...

nostalgia pic. Ludlow. Picture shows the co-founders of the Friary Hall Youth Club in Ludlow in 1964, pictured at the time. On the left is Francis Lochbaum and on the right is John Clegg.

After a year of rising bird flu cases among people in the United States, researchers are keeping a watchful eye on the H5N1 virus to slow further spread. Since early 2024, the country has recorded ...

Today, our favorite baker and owner of FigTales, Stacie Suedkamp showed us how to transform a simple cake into a stunning masterpiece – a realistic Birch Tree, crafted entirely from delicious ...

Most perching birds have four toes tipped with claws on their feet – three forward facing and one rearward. Woodpeckers, however, have two rearward facing toes (and claws) to enable them scuttle up ...

But in the largest study of its kind, researchers analyzed more than 140,000 recordings from 77% of bird species across 12 geographic regions worldwide to determine the physical and ecological ...

"One within 3 feet prevents a bird from building up enough momentum for a fatal collision." Feeders that are close to trees or shrubs "offer resting places for birds between feeding bouts and a ...

We are facing the same uncertainty now with H5N1, the virus commonly known as bird flu. This virus has been decimating bird populations for years, and now a variant is rapidly spreading among ...

A study of 4,50,000 adults suggests that climbing 5 flights of stairs daily reduces cardiovascular risks by 20%. Climbing stairs is more effective than walking, burning more calories and enhancing ...

Along with spruce and hawthorn, one of the best trees to plant in your backyard for bird-friendly winter habitat is the Chapman oak (Quercus chapmanii). Trees in the Quercus genus are among the most ...

The Amethystine python, one of the largest nonvenomous snakes, amazes scientists with its exceptional tree climbing skills in the rainforests of Northern Australia and New Guinea. Known for its ...