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Synchronized Starlings Fly Over Israeli Skies
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Feb 8, 2013After a 20-year absence, starlings have returned to Israel, where they numbered in the millions until the early 1990s, when the numbers inexplicably declined dramatically. Hundreds of… Full Article ›
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Parrot Plays Catch
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Feb 15, 2013We knew parrots had a talent for talking. But for playing ball? This is one amazing bird. Full Article ›
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Odd Mating Rituals of Animals
By Linda Lombardi, Feb 15, 2013Valentine's Day can make February feel like it's all about love. Did you have a date? Did you give or receive the right gift? When you see the lengths some animals go to, it might make you… Full Article ›
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Dubstep Bird Drops Beats Like a Pro
By Laura Cross, Jan 18, 2013Watch out, Skrillex, you’ve got competition. Harvey the cockatiel sings dubstep with ease — and never had to take any lessons. According to YouTube user Rainykauke, Harvey has never… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: "We Treat Our Chickens Like Family"
By Caroline Golon, Dec 27, 2012Caroline Golon, the human behind popular humor blog Romeo the Cat, shares the stories of pet owners who have gone the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for… Full Article ›
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Bird Watchers Flock to Cape May After Hurricane Sandy
By Dr. Mary Fuller, Nov 13, 2012When most people in Cape May, N.J., were boarding up windows and scurrying out of the path of Hurricane Sandy, Sam Galick was packing for the beach. For serious birders like Galick, hurricanes are… Full Article ›
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Can Cats and Birds Live Together?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013Q. I have two cockatiels, and they’ve been together for a decade. I’m getting married, and my new husband has two daughters who’ve been promised a cat as part of our new… Full Article ›
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How Can I Stop Birds From Flying Into My Windows?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Q. About twice a day a bird flies into our large kitchen window. I don’t know why they are doing this. Is there any way to help the birds avoid the glass? A. Birds weren’t… Full Article ›
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Bird Practices Fishing Skills
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Sep 11, 2012With some spare time on his hands, this clever bird decides to use a piece of bread to perfect his fishing technique. Watch him in action in the funny video below. Full Article ›
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Dancing Parrot Likes to Party
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Sep 28, 2012Get down, birdie! Turn on the tunes, and this parrot is ready to groove. Watch him in action in the funny video below. Full Article ›
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Why Does My Bird . . . Pluck Out His Feathers?
By Linda Fiorella, Aug 31, 2012Your pet bird may not use his plumage for long-distance flights, but he still needs a healthy, feathery coat for insulation and protection. So why is he constantly pulling out those precious… Full Article ›
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Bird Mimics Phone’s Ring
By Amy Sinatra Ayres , Aug 29, 2012Can somebody get that? As if the ringing of one phone wasn’t annoying enough, now the bird sounds just like it. Full Article ›