When zebra mussels invaded the United States, nobody realized how financially or ecologically damaging these minute mollusks could be.

Animals often have preferences: dog lovers can tell you their pet’s favorite toy, or place to sleep, for example. In the bird world, zebra finch males are the main nest builders, and it turns out each ...

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PITTSBURGH — The National Aviary in Pittsburgh received a $25,000 grant from the Foxwynd Foundation to support the continued protection of endangered and at-risk bird species. The funding will be used ...

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A zoo has launched an appeal to raise funds to look after birds during rebuilding work after two aviaries collapsed during a storm. Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire said "extreme winds and snowfall" ...

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National Aviary officials plan to make this winter the most interactive one yet, with new programs based on past patron requests. “Nesting in Nature” starts this month and runs through May 19.

The aviary at the Milwaukee County Zoo is closed for the foreseeable future after a wild bird was found dead from avian influenza, or bird flu, in the parking lot, the zoo announced Jan. 7. The wild ...

Spring bird migration may be awhile away, but there are a range of winter birds in Wisconsin that you can support over the next few months. Goldfinches, sparrows, woodpeckers and chickadees are a few ...