The rising popularity of songbird singing competitions in Indonesia has led to the dramatic decline of the white-rumped shama, a bird known locally as murai batu. Mongabay Indonesia video contributor ...

Kakapos, which are reclusive and flightless and can live as long as humans, are found only in New Zealand. They feed on the fruit of the rimu tree.

When biologists first noticed increased bird flu cases in October, 49 cases had been reported. But because they can only test a limited number of carcasses, the true number is likely higher.