A 64-year-old man was rescued by deputies after they tracked his footprints in the snow and found him lying under brush in 20-degree weather.

OK, that pheasant just had to be showing off. Most pheasants either take off running or leap into the air as soon as they ...

From animal tracking to bird sketching, Mainers are finding unique ways to experience our state's diverse ecosystem.

Here is a list of some of our favorite birds the brave the Wyoming cold and stick it out. Maybe you'll spot one in your yard ...

Along with the holidays at this time of year, there is a tradition of a different type: the Christmas Bird Counts. Using Christmas only as the time when the counts are done, they are a look at what ...

Scientists are rummaging through bird droppings to prevent an AI pandemic. They believe that by detecting the virus in the droppings, they can identify the first host and trace its movement to ...

The spread of the bird flu among humans and other mammals in the United States has sparked some concern among public health experts in recent weeks, though U.S. officials say the risk it currently ...

The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing bird flu outbreak in the United States and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu, or H5N1 ...

The H5N1 bird flu, or highly pathogenic avian influenza, has been detected in a backyard flock in Vermont, according to state agriculture officials. Bird flu is generally low-risk to humans ...

The H5N1 bird flu was found in a backyard flock in Vermont, the state's agricultural agency said Thursday. The small flock of 24 non-commercial birds in Franklin County was quarantined and put down.

Tiny genetic alterations could help the bird flu virus enter cells in the upper respiratory tract, the C.D.C. said. But there is no sign that mutations are widespread in nature. By Benjamin ...