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Tenacious 'trash parrots' locked in escalating 'arms race' with humans Down Under
By Harry Baker published
A new study has revealed local residents in Sydney, Australia, are stuck in an escalating arms race with sulphur-crested cockatoos over the security of garbage bins.

Are penguins really monogamous?
By Joshua A. Krisch published
It depends on how you define monogamy.

This little penguin can waddle easily again thanks to his custom-made boots
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A penguin with bumblefoot improved his waddle with new orthopedic boots.

Over 60 million years ago, penguins abandoned flight for swimming. Here’s how.
By Stephanie Pappas published
Around the time the dinosaurs died out, penguins became swimmers. New research reveals their aquatic evolution.

Someone decapitated a gaggle of geese in Idaho, and wildlife officials seek answers
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
Officials are investigating the killing of multiple geese.

Hundreds of the world's smallest penguins have mysteriously washed up dead. What killed them?
By Harry Baker published
More than 500 little penguins have washed up dead on New Zealand beaches since May, and scientists aren't exactly sure why.

All hail the hen! Chickens were revered for centuries before they were food
By Stephanie Pappas published
The birds were initially viewed as exotic animals.
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