Bird
Climate Change Threatens Over 500 Bird Species with Extinction Within a Century, Scientists Warn
Birds on the Brink: Over 500 Species Face Extinction in the Next Century From the bare-necked umbrellabird to the helmeted hornbill, Earth’s birds dazzle with diversity. However, a new study warns that climate change and habitat destruction could drive over 500 bird species to extinction within 100 years. Even with full protection from human threats, […]
UK Zoo Reforms Mandate Expanded Elephant Enclosures, Prohibit Aquarium Contact, and Eliminate Bird Tethering
UK Zoos Face Major Overhaul Under New Animal Welfare Laws (Approx. 600 words) The British government has introduced landmark reforms requiring zoos and aquariums to upgrade animal welfare standards significantly. Announced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the rules mandate larger elephant enclosures, ban interactive animal experiences, and enhance safety protocols. […]
RSPB Warns of Alarming Garden Bird Decline as UK Starling Numbers Hit Record Low
UK Starling Numbers Plummet to Record Low, RSPB Survey Reveals Starlings, famed for their mesmerizing murmurations and iridescent feathers, have hit a historic low in UK gardens, according to the RSPB’s 2025 Big Garden Birdwatch. Once a regular top contender, starlings now rank fourth, overtaken by woodpigeons, whose numbers have surged by 1,160% since 1979. […]
Brits Alerted to Disease Risk in Bird Feeders: Expert Reveals Hidden Contamination Signs
Gardeners Warned About Disease Risks from Bird Feeders Bird feeders can harbor diseases if not cleaned properly (Image: Shutterstock) As nesting season approaches, young birds will flock to gardens, making feeders a key food source. However, experts warn that dirty or contaminated feeders can spread deadly diseases like finch Trichomonosis, fungal infections, and parasites. Richard […]