Sylvie Laidebeure, a vet at the Paris zoo, told AFP "these animals are generally threatened in their natural habitat" as she ...

The yellow-eyed penguin, or hoiho, has been crowned New Zealand’s Bird of the Year for 2024, securing 6,328 votes for its second win in the popular annual competition. The hoiho, considered the ...

These playful birds with different personalities cleverly steal stones from others' nests, carefully assessing a situation ...

Eight African penguins hatched at the Maryland Zoo during the recent breeding season, adding to the population of the ...

(Reuters) - Has bird flu already killed hundreds, if not thousands of penguins in Antarctica? That's what researchers are seeking to find out after a scientific expedition last month found at least ...

Dead gentoo penguins tested positive for the virus, and at least one suspected case has been reported in king penguins. By Emily Anthes A highly lethal form of bird flu has been detected in Antarctic ...

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Citing the threat of bird flu, the Lehigh Valley Zoo announced Monday it is taking some animals indoors and off exhibit. That means visitors won’t get to see the species affected until further notice, ...

National Geographic estimates there are between 50 billion and 430 billion birds populating the planet, outnumbering humans by up to approximately 50 times. Spread across 9,700 species, according to ...

Penguins, lorikeets and shore birds at the Aquarium of the Pacific have been moved inside in attempt to protect them from Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, which has been detected in the ...

Penguins are among the most recognisable birds, celebrated for their black-and-white plumage, waddling gait, and impressive swimming skills. Found primarily in the Southern Hemisphere, they range from ...