Over the years, scientists have learned about literally thousands of different bird species, and each one sports a distinctive beak shape. But why do bird beaks come in so many different shapes and ...

For ecologists, the Covid-19 pandemic has presented a remarkable natural experiment in what can happen to wild animals when ...

Birds can have beak abnormalities for a number of reasons, including physical trauma, poor nutrition, exposure to pesticides ...

One lucky toucan going by the name of Tieta in Brazil has received a 3D-printed beak after an unknown accident occurred in the wild, breaking off half of the top portion of its beak. It’s believed to ...

Grecia lost half of his beak after a group of youths attacked the bird; the incident sparked international outrage. By Kimberly Nordyke Managing Editor, Digital Animal Planet is set to tell the story ...

The right side of Bald Eagle 390’s beak as of March 24, 2025. A protein called keratin is showing signs of growth, following meticulous care from a rehabilitation team in Missouri. “While this growth ...

Have you ever wondered why the Bald Eagle’s beak has a sharp curve at the end of the top of the beak yet sparrows’ beaks are short and end in a conical shape? A macaw’s beak is short and curved on the ...

We love a good story about 3D printing being used for medical purposes, and few are as heartwarming as that of Victoria the Brazilian goose. Victoria, discovered on the São Paulo coast in 2015, was ...

HOUSTON — Residents along Brays Bayou are worried about a bird that has found itself in a precarious situation. The blue heron has trash stuck on its beak, preventing it from eating. Usually, walkers ...

A third duck whose beak was removed was found at Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley, and animal advocates said they're concerned the animals are being targeted and harmed by someone. "Our ...

An elderly woman has been charged with animal cruelty offences after a mutilated magpie was found in her home on the NSW mid-north coast. Police raided Brenda Marney's home and found a magpie with its ...