Large birds -- our closest relations to dinosaurs -- are capable of technical innovation, by solving a physical task to gain access to food.

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While we humans might spend hours perfecting a mohawk, some birds are just born to be wild. These feathery crests, often ...

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Well, it depends on what you mean by big! When considering the "biggest" bird species, different measurements can ... Native ...

That's the way one scientist puts it — referring to how infected wild birds survive long enough to spread it to birds and mammals around the world. And that's a serious risk for human health.

A new variant of H5N1 bird flu, known as D1.1, has been detected in dairy cattle in Nevada. This marks the first time this strain has been found in cows, showing symptoms like coughing and sneezing.

THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A new strain of bird flu has infected dairy cows in Nevada, marking the second time the virus has jumped from birds to cattle. This latest infection — ...

A new type of bird flu has been detected in dairy cattle in Nevada, according to the USDA. The strain is different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year. Officials say ...

New Bird Flu Strain Found in U.S. Dairy Cows By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A new strain of bird flu has infected dairy cows in Nevada, marking the ...

The Late Cretaceous modern (crown) bird,Vegavis iaai, pursuit diving for fish in the shallow ocean off the coast of the Antarctic peninsula, with ammonites and plesiosaurs forcompany. Credit: Mark ...