Ordeal of a jailbird — how Mumbai cops mistook Taiwanese ‘racing pigeon’ for Chinese ‘spy’
Last May, CISF first spotted a suspicious black-grey pigeon, with rings on its feet and markings on its wings, idling at Pir Pao pier. Last week, the bird was finally set free. Key Points
ThePrintDogs urge man to come with them, lead him to scared baby bird
The video of two dogs taking a man to a scared baby bird was posted on Reddit. The video will leave you smiling. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesWoodpecker uses its long tongue to scare off another bird
A video of a woodpecker using its particularly long tongue to scare another bird was posted on Reddit. The video will stun you. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesAnimal health body urges bird flu vaccination to avoid pandemic
The severity of the current outbreak of avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, and the economic and personal damage it has caused, has led governments to reconsider vaccinating poultry. However, some, like the United States, remain reluctant mainly because of the trade curbs this would entail. Key Points
The Indian ExpressSarus not to be released in a sanctuary
The Kanpur Zoo has found that the Sarus bird, who became famous for its friendship with a human, is female, and will be paired with a male. The zoo will not release the bird into a sanctuary, as they see it as a lucky find due to the scarce female population of the bird in the area. The bird has not been eating properly since being brought to the zoo in March, and officials are working on improving its diet. Key Points
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China logs first human death from rare H3N8 bird flu strain
A 56-year-old Chinese woman has died of rare H3N8 bird flu. The patient had multiple underlying health conditions and had been exposed to live poultry. Key Points
India TodayCan bird flu turn deadly? Know symptoms of severe disease
Bird flu or H5N1 influenza virus rarely infects humans but has high fatality rates. All you want to know about the severe symptoms of the disease in humans. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesIn UP, man-bird ‘friendship’ ends with case against him
The sarus crane, usually found in wetlands, is the state bird of Uttar Pradesh and protected under Schedule 3 of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. They are the world’s tallest flying birds, standing around 150 cm tall. Key Points
The Indian ExpressU.P.’s ‘missing’ sarus crane that’s stirred up a hornet’s nest in the State’s politics
On March 21, 2023 the U.P. Forest Department visited Mohammed Arif Khan to relocate a sarus crane, U.P.’ State bird, from his home in in Amethi to Raebareli’s Samaspur bird Sanctuary Key Points
The HinduJaipur cop’s timely action saves bird stuck in kite threads
A video of a cop from Jaipur saving a bird stuck in kite threads has taken social media by storm. Many people hailed him as a hero. | Trending Key Points
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bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia, first death since 2014: Officials
Bird Flu In Cambodia: The girl from the rural southeastern province of Prey Veng became ill Feb. 16 and was sent to be treated at hospital in the capital, Phnom Penh. | World News Key Points
Hindustan Timesbird breeder's lung disease: warning signs; how bird droppings can damage lungs
Love to feed birds in your balcony? You may be at risk of severe lung damage. All you want to know about bird breeder's lung disease. | Health Key Points
Hindustan Times‘Bird flu 100 times worse than Covid, could kill up to half of everyone it infects’: Wider spread raises concern for humans, animals
As scientists investigate thousands of dead Antarctic penguins, Texas officials reported on Monday that a farm worker tested positive for H5N1, or bird... Key Points
The Tribune Indiabird makes nest in car’s pipe, attacks human trying to remove it
A video of a bird attacking a human trying to remove it from the exhaust pipe of a car was posted on Reddit. The video is interesting to watch. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesBYD outbids Tesla to supply EVs for Indonesia's largest taxi operator
BYD is the world’s second-largest EV producer backed by Warren Buffet. The company outbid Tesla to supply EVs to PT Blue bird - Indonesia's largest taxi operator. Key Points
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Chile detects 1st case of bird flu in humans, 53-yr-old diagnosed with severe symptoms
Chile has detected a case of bird flu in human. The health authorities in the country have noted the virus can be transmitted from birds or marine mammals to humans, but there is no known human-to-human transmission. Key Points
India Today11-year-old dies of bird flu in Cambodia, WHO calls situation 'worrying'
The rural Prey Veng province teen fell severely ill with a high fever and cough. The health ministry said she died on Wednesday. Key Points
India Today5 extremely rare animals that left the world stunned
These five astonishingly unusual animal finds might leave you stunned. Take a look at them here. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesSouth Africa's RCL Foods culls 410,000 chickens amid bird flu outbreak
South Africa's RCL Foods (RCLJ.J) said on Thursday its poultry unit Rainbow has culled 410,000 chickens due to the country's worst outbreak of avian flu, heightening fears of chicken meat and egg shortages. Key Points
ReutersTreat for birdwatchers as two new avian species spotted in Chandigarh tricity area
The bird race is annually organised by the CBC in which four teams explore the Inner State Chandigarh Region (ISRC), which includes Timber Trail, Morni Hills, Kansal Hills and Sukhna Lake among other places. The race goes on from dawn to dusk and the team that records the maximum number of bird species wins. Key Points
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'If my photo is shown...': UP man who rescued sarus crane on reports of bird not eating
In an interview with India Today, Arif Khan spoke about the bond he had developed with sarus crane after he nursed the injured bird back to health. He expressed concern over reports of sarus crane not eating well after it was taken away from him. Key Points
India TodayBlood, Guns, and Broken Scooters: Inside the Chaotic Rise and Fall of Bird
Bird was once valued at more than $2 billion—now it has filed for bankruptcy. This is the untold story of the contractors who risked it all to try to make the micromobility dream a reality. Key Points
WIREDBlood, Guns, and Broken Scooters: Inside the Chaotic Rise and Fall of Bird
Bird was once valued at more than $2 billion—now it has filed for bankruptcy. This is the untold story of the contractors who risked it all to try to make the micromobility dream a reality. Key Points
WIREDBlood, Guns, and Broken Scooters: Inside the Chaotic Rise and Fall of Bird
Bird was once valued at more than $2 billion—now it has filed for bankruptcy. This is the untold story of the contractors who risked it all to try to make the micromobility dream a reality. Key Points
WIREDWhy China is running short of baby chicks amid global bird flu outbreak
Bird Flu Outbreak: Baby chicks from Shandong Yisheng Livestock and Poultry Breeding Co., the top chicken breeder in China, were quoted at around 6 yuan ($0.86) per chick this week, three times the price at the start of the year. | World News Key Points
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Waterbirds' fantastic courtship dance will leave you stunned. Watch
The short video shows the grebes getting into a fascinating courtship dance. Watch the clip here. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesThree cats try catching a pigeon. Watch what happens at the end
The hilarious video of the cats trying to catch the pigeon has left many in splits. Watch the video here. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesAmethi man who rescued Sarus crane gets U.P. Forest Department notice
The Forest Department has filed a case and issued a notice to an Uttar Pradesh man who rescued a Sarus crane and took care of it for a year, officials said. The crane, which lived with Arif Khan Gurjar in the Mandkha village of Amethi district, accompanied him to his fields and was accepted “like a family member”, was taken away by Forest Department. Key Points
The HinduAlligator trying to hunt bird gets eaten by crocodile. Watch
A video of a crocodile eating an alligator trying to hunt a bird was posted on Instagram. The video will shock you. | Trending Key Points
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