How Bruce the parrot landed at the top of the pecking order without a beak

How Bruce the parrot landed at the top of the pecking order without a beak

In 2021, a disabled parrot named Bruce made headlines around the world after creating his own artificial beak. He didn’t stop there. Scientists reported Monday that Bruce has become the alpha male of his group. And he did that by learning to joust. The new study, published in Current Biology, is an important addition to … Read more

Embattled Southern California sanctuary surrenders 500 ducks, animal lovers cry ‘birds’ – authorities say they turned a blind eye to bird abuse

Embattled Southern California sanctuary surrenders 500 ducks, animal lovers cry 'birds' - authorities say they turned a blind eye to bird abuse

Nearly 500 ducks are looking for a new place to waddle after the owner of a troubled Southern California sanctuary surrendered the birds amid allegations of overcrowding and improper care. Local animal activists say the situation is more bird-like than most people realize and that authorities should have acted sooner. Riverside County Animal Services is … Read more

Embattled Southern California sanctuary surrenders 500 ducks, animal lovers cry ‘birds’ – authorities say they turned a blind eye to bird abuse

Howard Berkowitz's Duck Sanctuary has closed, leaving nearly 500 ducks in sudden need of homes. Instagram/@riversidecountyanimalservices

Nearly 500 ducks are looking for a new place to waddle after the owner of a troubled Southern California sanctuary surrendered the birds amid allegations of overcrowding and improper care. Local animal activists say the situation is more bird-like than most people realize and that authorities should have acted sooner. Riverside County Animal Services is … Read more