(ANIMAL NEWS) PERU — Over 500 deceased pelicans have been found on the northern shores of Peru, just after 900 dead dolphins were found earlier this year. Although there is no current explanation for the deaths, scientists are looking into a possible virus as the cause. Morbillivirus, similar to the measles virus, may have been found in the dolphins. The Peruvian government is greatly concerned and is currently investigating the tragic deaths. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) RUSSIA — With the Caspian Sea freezing for the first time in years, hundreds of endangered and starving Dalmation pelicans are sharing a rare small patch of unfrozen water in Makhachkala, Russia. The Nature Protection Ministry has partnered with local lawmakers to provide the pelicans with food until they can hunt on their own, but around 20 have already died. Read on for more information on what Russia is doing to protect these pelicans. — Global Animal
(PELICANS) CALIFORNIA — Along California’s Central Coast, brown pelicans are being found with gaping holes in their chests. Experts do not yet know the cause of these injuries and claim they don’t appear naturally afflicted. We hope officials can figure out the problem and save these beautiful birds. Read about some theories on these mystery puncture wounds. — Global Animal
AUSTRALIA — The floods may be wreaking havoc for land dwellers, but many water birds are only benefiting from the rain. Even in the midst of tragedy and disaster, not all the news is bad. Find out why the birds that were in decline have having a baby boom now.
RUSSIA – November, 21, 2010, A flock of lost pelicans accidentally migrated north to Siberia rather than south to Africa. Locals captured some of the exhausted birds and are caring for them until it is safe for the birds to fly south. Read to find out what made the pelicans think north was south.
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