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Two Tangled Eagles Take To The Tarmac

May 17, 2013

(SKIES) MINNESOTA — The Duluth International Airport received two unscheduled layovers a few days ago, when a pair of bald eagles crash-landed on to the tarmac. Although fighting for territory is customary among bald eagles, incidents like this are extremely uncommon. The two birds of prey fell to the ground when their talons became intertwined. But fear not, bird lovers—both animals are expected to make a full recovery. Continue reading below to find out how these two birds were saved. — Global Animal

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Grieving Rituals Show Animal Compassion

September 5, 2012

(BIRD SCIENCE) Some species of birds have their own way of honoring the dead according to new research. Scientists discovered that when a western scrub jay dies, other jays will gather round the individual and make noise. The funeral-like behavior also serves as a warning against whatever danger might have killed their friend, and the birds tend to avoid the place for the next 24 hours. And this isn’t only a bird phenomenon. Recently a grief-stricken giraffe refused to leave her dead baby’s side, reminding us that many animals have the capacity to feel the same emotions as humans. Read on to find out more about bird funerals.—Global Animal

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Seagulls Get Death Sentence After Attacking Whales

September 4, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) ARGENTINA — In an attempt to protect the whale population, a conservation agency plans to harm another species. Recently, seagulls have been diving down from the skies and attacking on whales near the surface. While this is hurting the whales, it is also greatly hurting the whale-watching industry since the whales are hesitant to swim near the gulls. The solution, officials say, is to take it to the extreme and shoot any seagulls in the area. Read on to learn why the seagull population has increased, and let us know about any alternate solutions you might have thought of.   

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International Crackdown On Illegal Animal Trade

August 9, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) This week, a giant black market bust left 4,000 people arrested and over twice that number of animals rescued. There was no hiding for these criminals, as officials were determined to save the tropical birds and put an end to their illegal trade. Many of these trafficked species are endangered, so this raid left animal advocates hopeful for the restoration of exotic European birds. Read on for more about the black market trade dangers and how much this operation has helped wildlife. — Global Animal

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Raindrops: Dangerous to Hummingbirds?

July 25, 2012

(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) It’s hard to believe that a simple raindrop could be hazardous, but a recent study shows that hummingbirds actually adjust the way they fly in order to avoid being taken out by rain. Learning about how these intelligent birds adapt their flights according to the weather can be beneficial to the way we navigate aircrafts. Read on for more details on how hummingbirds can help our aerospace navigation. — Global Animal

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Restaurant Fools With Foie Gras Law

July 17, 2012

(ANIMAL ABUSE) The recent California ban on foie gras is underway, but that hasn’t stopped some Californians from attempting to serve this product of cruelty. A San Francisco restaurant is claiming that legally they can still serve foie gras, as their business is on federal property and thus must only adhere to federal laws. Protestors have once again gathered to inform the consumers of the cruelty the birds suffer through to produce engorged livers. The question is whether these people should be allowed to exploit a loophole to get around a humane law. Read on and tell us what you think. — Global Animal 

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Fisherman Provides Prey For Bald Eagle

July 14, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) WASHINGTON — Last week, a lucky fisherman experienced real, wild life interaction when a 6-foot bald eagle dived down from the skies to snatch the man’s catch. As one of the most beautiful creatures in our world and an American icon, the bald eagle does not make many appearances in our everyday lives. Not only was this man able to see the grand bird, but he was also able to play a part in this human-animal connection by directly providing a meal for the eagle. Read on for more details about the unbelievable incident. — Global Animal 

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Injured Baby Golden Eagle Survives Wildfire (VIDEO)

July 10, 2012

(WILDFIRES) Wildlife rehabilitators are astounded by the resilience of a baby golden eagle that barely survived Utah’s wildfires. The 5-pound eagle, now called Phoenix, is thought to have jumped from his nest to save himself, fell 25 feet, then rolled another 100 feet down to the base of the cliff his nest was on. He was found badly burnt by bird bander Kent Keller when he went to retrieve the tracking band from what he though would be a deceased baby bird. Read on for more on Phoenix’s incredible story. — Global Animal 

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