(WILDLIFE CONSERVATION) Nearly one hundred species of birds have been added to the IUCN Red List within the past year, but officials claim there is nothing to fear. Efforts to save the populations are getting results, and with the increasing help of people around the world, this can continue. Read on to see how we’ve protected these magnificent birds in the past and how we can use our previous knowledge to save the at-risk species. — Global Animal
(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
(ANIMAL RESEARCH) Animals communicate with each other in complex ways, yet do you know how they acquire the use of language? Have you ever wondered if animals have regional accents? These thought provoking questions are thoroughly explored by an array of animal experts. Read more to find out the answers to these inquiries and many more posed about this intriguing subject. — Global Animal
(BIRD NEWS) New research done on the California condor shows that despite decades of conservation work, the species is still close to extinction. The culprit behind the species’ endangerment remains the same, lead from ammunition. Lead levels among the birds are so high that many require medical treatment and it may have an effect on their reproductive ability. Read on for more on the future of condors. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) This cockatoo shakes his head feathers to some ACDC. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) FRANCE — Bird ballet dancers? A French choreographer thinks it’s possible. Luc Petton’s ballet, Swan, opened June 6, 2012, and includes live swans in the performances. Each swan grew up living with the dancers in order for the humans to understand the true essence of the birds. Is this performance an opportunity for the dancers and spectators to learn more about these beautiful birds? Or is it just another example of the exploitation of animals in entertainment? Tell us what you think. — Global Animal
(BIRD NEWS) FRANCE — Never mind the battle for the number one spot between Nadal and Djokovic, the spotlight of the French Open has officially been stolen by the birds. Apparently so many pigeon droppings have been landing on the court they are effecting play on the clay courts. Balls bounce differently off the slimy droppings and they are just plain gross to deal with. Read on for more on how they solved the problem of pooping pigeons. — Global Animal
(BALD EAGLES) WASHINGTON — On his way home from work, Robert Hutton of North Spokane, Washington stopped when he saw a critically-injured bald eagle struggling in the road. Hutton wrapped the bird, later named Glen, in a blanket and took him to a veterinary hospital specializing in wildlife. Read on for more on the bald eagle’s rescue and hopeful recovery. — Global Animal
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