Spring brings a vibrant transformation to gardens, with plants displaying resilience and beauty. *Peonies* and *weigela* showcase natural grace and flamboyance in their blooming patterns. The striking *Baptisia ‘Cherries Jubilee’*…
The regent whistler and rufous-naped bellbird from New Guinea are covered in vivid, neurotoxic feathers containing batrachotoxin, a powerful toxin also found in poison dart frogs. Batrachotoxin keeps sodium channels…
The Galápagos Rail, elusive for decades, has reemerged on Floreana Island, signaling a significant ecological comeback. Floreana Island is a part of the Galápagos archipelago, known for its exceptional biodiversity,…
An avian flu outbreak is devastating poultry farms across rural America, requiring immediate containment measures. Once detected, farms initiate strict lockdowns and state and federal teams quickly move in for…
The great horned owl in Wake County has fallen victim to bird flu, marking the virus's return after a year. Other wildlife affected include a hawk, numerous geese, and poultry…