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A mom and her child had a close call with a dangerous bird, and their narrow escape was caught on security cameras. Nearly a month after the "close encounter" in Australia, the Queensland Department ...

Australia is the most notorious country on Earth for deadly wildlife. The red continent is thick with venomous snakes and spiders, toothy sharks and crocodiles, baby-eating dingoes, and the cassowary ...

A family in Australia had a “close encounter” with cassowary birds searching for food, a video shows. The incident prompted warnings. Screengrab from a video shared by the Queensland Department of the ...

When temperatures drop, many garden and balcony owners turn to fat balls to support local birds. However, the widespread ...

The title of the world's most beautiful bird is often given to the Resplendent Quetzal, native to Central America. Learn why ...

SATURDAY, Oct. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — As millions of birds migrate south for the winter, many face dangerous obstacles on their journey, and experts say people can help them have a safe trip.

A s temperatures drop and the UK heads into peak bird-feeding season, garden bird expert Lucy Taylor has issued her annual ...

As millions of birds migrate south for the winter, many face dangerous obstacles on their journey, and experts say people can help them have a safe trip. October 2025 saw the biggest migration event ...