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fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Man stuffed 6 parrots in his boots in bizarre border smuggling attempt, officials say

"Birds can also be hosts for a variety of diseases that can threaten native wildlife and U.S. agricultural industries, potentially causing widespread economic consequences."
Portland food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Exploding birds plague East Bay neighborhood as residents plea for PG&E to fix it: 'Just horrifying'

It's very traumatic. They just quickly explode, and it's really violent.
Portland food
#evolution
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Intelligence on Earth Evolved Independently at Least Twice

Birds and mammals evolved complex neural circuits independently, suggesting multiple evolves of intelligence in vertebrates.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Intelligence on Earth Evolved Independently at Least Twice

Birds and mammals evolved complex neural circuits independently, suggesting multiple evolves of intelligence in vertebrates.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

For Pete's Sake! Fox's Doocy Battles Angry Birds on White House Lawn AGAIN

Think about that. Wear a hat, Bill Hemmer chimed in. It's the second time in a month that Doocy has had a close encounter with the bird kind.
Washington DC
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How nature makes a complex brain and why humans may not be so special after all

Birds, reptiles, and mammals evolved complex brains independently, showcasing convergent evolution.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

First evidence of microplastic buildup in bird lungs found in new study

Microplastics are accumulating in bird lungs, indicating significant environmental pollution and the potential of birds as bioindicators.
#wildlife-conservation
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

UC Berkeley falcons Annie and Archie are missing. Is avian flu the cause?

Annie the peregrine falcon and her mate Archie have likely succumbed to avian flu, as they haven't been seen in nearly two months.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Wild Things: An end to badger culls

The UK government plans to end badger culling by 2029, which is a significant shift in wildlife protection policy.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

UC Berkeley falcons Annie and Archie are missing. Is avian flu the cause?

Annie the peregrine falcon and her mate Archie have likely succumbed to avian flu, as they haven't been seen in nearly two months.
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fromMission Local
4 months ago

Mission artist animates green utility boxes with a flock of birds

Claudio Talavera-Ballón's artwork has brought a vibrant collection of Bay Area bird species to San Francisco's utility boxes, enhancing the urban landscape artistically.
Mission District
fromThe Atlantic
9 months ago

Shore Birds

W. S. Merwin’s poetry, especially "Shore Birds," reflects his deep concern for environmental loss, contrasting the beauty of bird migration with humanity's destructive tendencies.
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