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'Birds of a feather' gather in Norwood for pigeon-racing competitions
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (240+ words) At the Braintree/Norwood Racing Pigeon Club, enthusiasts train and race birds up to 600 miles, carrying on a time-honored tradition ... At the Braintree/Norwood Racing Pigeon Club, enthusiasts train and race birds up to 600 miles, carrying on a time-honored tradition…...
Milan's pigeons are a controversial mix of tourist attraction and public nuisance
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (128+ words) Crowds are starting to thicken in Milan ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, and already, a phenomenon is making headlines: the pigeons. Tourists taking pictures at the Piazza del Duomo have noted the pigeons' presence, saying, "They're pretty friendly so far....
On sunny St. John, a quest for sustainability
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (243+ words) On sunny St. John, a quest for sustainability'WCVB John, one of the trio of the U.S Virgin Islands, is often described as the last untouched paradise Spanning just 20 square miles, two-thirds of this island is preserved as the Virgin Islands…...
Bag of dead ducks found dumped at NH highway rest area
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (138+ words) Wildlife officials in New Hampshire are trying to identify who dumped a bag of dead ducks in a highway rest area earlier this month. New Hampshire Fish and Game said a bag containing 11 dead sea ducks was found on Jan....
How endangered species have fared in 2025 — and what new ones made the list
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1649+ words) While conservation efforts have bolstered the populations of many species considered to be threatened in 2025, many animal and plant species continue to dwindle in number, with some even going extinct. Related video above: Tennessee state park works to create a…...
Feeling vengeful? This Alaska nonprofit will name a rat after your ex—and feed it to a bird
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (146+ words) Warning: The video above contains material that some viewers may find disturbing due to the graphic nature. Viewer discretion is advised. A popular fundraiser in Alaska is returning for Valentine's Day, blending charity with a playful take on heartbreak. The…...
One of the world's rarest whales that makes Atlantic its home grows in population
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (615+ words) One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists who study them. The North Atlantic right whale now numbers…...
Dozens of North Atlantic right whales spotted in Cape Cod, Nantucket
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (142+ words) A voluntary slow zone is in place off the coast of Nantucket after nearly two dozen right whales were spotted last week, the New England Aquarium said. At least 23 of the endangered mammals were documented during aerial surveys on Jan....
Beheaded birds found dumped on frozen Dedham waterway, officials say
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (85+ words) Police seek help after headless birds found dumped in Mass. town'WCVB Search location by ZIP code Beheaded birds found dumped on frozen Dedham waterway, officials say An investigation is underway after several beheaded birds were found in Dedham, Massachusetts over…...
Two stranded dolphins rescued from South Shore marsh
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (149+ words) Two stranded common dolphins were rescued from a marsh in Wareham, Massachusetts, on Tuesday morning. The Wareham Department of Natural Resources said the porpoises were trapped in the area of Beaver Creek off the Weweantic River around 10:45 a.m. Responding crews found…...