Piping plovers are among the tiniest and most fragile shorebirds in North America, and watching their chicks hatch is something truly special. These newborn fluffballs look like moving cotton balls with legs — light, quick, and irresistibly adorable. Piping plovers live along sandy beaches, tidal flats, and coastal dunes. Their pale sand-colored feathers act as natural … [Read more...] about These baby piping plovers just hatched, and they’re the cutest thing ever.
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Bald eagle rescued in Missouri wasn’t injured: It was too fat to fly
Imagine a majestic bald eagle, a symbol of freedom and power, grounded not by injury but by an overindulgence in roadkill. This unexpected tale unfolded in Missouri, where a seemingly injured eagle was discovered near the historic Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. Upon examination, wildlife officials were met with a surprising discovery: the eagle's distended stomach … [Read more...] about Bald eagle rescued in Missouri wasn’t injured: It was too fat to fly