Louisiana has reported the first U.S. fatality from avian influenza. Most of the country’s human cases have been mild ...

The patient in Louisiana was older than 65 and was reported to have had underlying medical conditions, health officials said.

Although Congress made the bald eagle the central figure of the Great Seal of the United States in 1782 and it is on ...

First US death from H5N1 avian influenza confirmed by Louisiana Department of Health in an individual with pre-existing ...

The first human death from bird flu in the United States has intensified calls for the government to ramp up efforts to stave off the threat of another pandemic -- particularly ahead of Donald Trump's ...

As the number of avian flu cases across the United States continues to soar, local agencies are warning people to stay away ...

Madison Stewart, aka @sharkgirlmadison, is a shark activist and expert who gave us these tips on how to survive a shark attack and stay safe in the ocean.

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Falcons are found worldwide, from the fast and slick hobbies to the large and powerful gyrfalcon of the Arctic tundra. In ...

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A patient in Louisiana who contracted a severe case of the bird flu virus H5N1 has died from the infection. This makes them ...

The Amethystine python, one of the largest nonvenomous snakes, amazes scientists with its exceptional tree climbing skills in ...