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Birds stored haul of acorns over the years in Santa Rosa house’s chimney, where they spilled into a wall cavity

Australian scientists say the animals unlikely to be able to change nesting behaviour enough to mitigate temperature rises

Charity says death of bird named Flamingo in Manhattan likely ‘caused by inhaling the toxins’ from pink dye

Across the world there were 57 unprovoked shark bites in 2022, most of which occurred in the US and Australia

Rapid decline stumps researchers, who theorise traffic collisions, climate crisis, cane toads and inbreeding could play a role

Eurasian eagle owl spotted in midtown since escape as zoo staff try to lure Flaco back by leaving food out for him

Experts urge swimmers to be cautious as more sharks are in the local estuaries at this time of year

The fight to save the birds’ habitat ignites old frustrations over California’s engagement with tribal communities

Thirty-year-old Bobi snatched crown from US pup in upset; longevity credited to human food and ‘calm, peaceful environment’

Davion Irvin, 24, charged with six counts of animal cruelty after two of zoo’s emperor tamarin monkeys found in abandoned home

Data suggests male northern quolls rest less than females and spend much more time on the move, leading to their death after a single breeding season

Other puzzling happenings – a dead vulture, an escaped clouded leopard and a damaged monkey cage – have authorities on edge

Researchers identify 31 genes associated with social organisation and longevity