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Animals USA

28. July 2021

There’s Now a “Shazam” for Singing Birds!

An American company managed to develop a new app designed to identify birds through their singing, helping us identify aviary species we hear but rarely see.

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Animals Spain

5. July 2021

Shooting This Threatened Bird Is Now Illegal

Spain has agreed to ban the shooting of the turtle dove for a year, helping to spare about a million of the migrating birds and boost the population of the winged animal.

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Animals USA

12. April 2021

Endangered Bird Will Soon Soar Over Its Ancestral Land

After more than a decade of dedicated efforts to reintroduce the condor, the Yurok Tribe will see the endangered bird return to their ancestral land, in northern California, United States, bringing a sense of renewal for both people and the land.

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Animals New Zealand

23. March 2021

Here’s How Fake News Is Helping the Animal Kingdom

Researchers in New Zealand spread misinformation – in the shape of endangered shorebird smells – to deter predators from attacking vulnerable wildlife, without resorting to baiting, trapping or shooting them.

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Animals China

17. March 2021

980 Wild Animals Are Now Legally Protected Here

For the first time in 32 years, China doubles the number of protected wild animals, including birds and wolves, and hands out substantial fines to deter illegal activities.

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Animals Indonesia

14. March 2021

A Bird Once Thought Extinct Has Been Rediscovered (170 Years Later!)

Believed to be extinct, the black-browed babbler was found in Indonesia some 170 years after its initial discovery, proving that the species still exists.

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Animals United Kingdom

25. February 2021

This Bird Population Is On the Rise, 400 Years After Being Wiped Out

Cranes, large birds known for their long necks and legs, have made a major comeback on the United Kingdom’s soil after 400 years, thanks to conservation efforts and wetland protection.

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Animals USA

21. February 2021

A Tiny Endangered Bird Has Been Saved from Extinction: Here’s How

The grasshopper sparrow, one of the most endangered birds in the continental part of the United States, has made a comeback only two years after it was on the verge of extinction, thanks to a captive-breeding program.

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Animals Namibia

12. February 2021

This Country Worked Hard to Save Its Seabirds (and It Really Paid Off)

Following a decade of hard work, Namibia has managed to reduce by a whopping 98% the number of accidental deaths of seabirds, including threatened species, thanks to effective government regulations and the industry’s dedication to the problem.

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Animals USA

6. February 2021

Rare Sight: a Snowy Owl Makes a Pit Stop in Manhattan

The New York borough of Manhattan, United States, welcomed a rare visitor: a snowy owl landed in Central Park for the first time since 1890, to the delight of birdwatchers and enthusiasts.