In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
What to know about bird flu in 2025, according to a public health expert
So far, the spread has only been from animal ... and birds, the risk to the general public remains low. Still, experts are worried about the virus mutating as it spreads, making new hybrid strains ...
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Rare hybrid bird (IMAGE)
This healthy, 1-year-old male offspring of a rose-breasted grosbeak and scarlet tanager is the first-ever documented hybrid of its kind. The two species have such divergent nesting preferences ...
The "Michael Phelps of Birds": Is it a fish that flies or a bird that swims?
Puffins, often referred to as the 'clown of the sea' or 'sea parrot,' are remarkable avian athletes known for their exceptional swimming and diving capabilities. Native to the North Atlantic, they use ...
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Japan approved experiments that would allow for animal-human hybrids to be born for the first time ever
Japan's government approved a request for stem-cell experiments meant to create an animal-human hybrid and allow it to be brought to term. The experiment, which still requires approval from the ...