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bird at bird feeder Credit: Tom Meaker / EyeEm / Getty The U.S Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Thursday warned that a salmonella outbreak connected to feeding or interacting with wild songbirds has been linked to dead birds in California and human illnesses in eight states. Salmonellosis is an infection spread by the bacteria salmonella that’s found in the intestinal tracts of animals. It’s usually transmitted to humans through uncooked food products—such as meat, eggs, milk, and some vegetables—that have come in contact with large animal feces....

Cats are iconic symbols to the spooky season, so it’s only fitting to name your new kitty after the haunted holiday. Whether you celebrate by carving pumpkins or putting your cat in costumes, involving your kitty in the Halloween spirit is the best part of the season. So if you brought home a feline friend this October, you’re sure to find a frighteningly fitting name in this list of Halloween cat names!...

The capital of Ireland, Dublin, is famous throughout the world for not just its beauty, but also its rich culture and history.The name of this city translates to ‘Dubh Linn’ in Old Irish Gaelic, which means ‘Black Pool’. The city of Dublin is located on the southeast coast of Ireland, with the River Liffey dividing it into North and South.Dublin was designated as the capital of Ireland. From the time of earliest settlements in Ireland, Dublin was the seat of power and the main city where most of the major historical events took place....

The Broncos are one of the oldest football clubs in history.They were established on August 14, 1959, by Bob Howsam. He won an AFL championship with them in 1977.The Broncs became members of the NFL teams during 1970 after the AFL-NFL merger was finalized.When they first joined, they were in the AFC West division; they were later paired with their old AFL rivals - The Oakland Raiders.Broncos are a professional football team that was established in 1960 as a charter member of the now-defunct American Football League....

Labrador mix-breeds are medium to large-sized dogs that are well known as gun dogs.Labrador mix-breeds are gaining popularity. We are seeing more of these designer dogs around and they are wonderfully adorable.Labradors mix dogs are mostly found in three colors; black, yellow-white, and brown. These are even-tempered dogs and are famous as companion dogs nowadays. The cost of lab mixes differs depending on what parents groups were involved in inbreeding. For example, a pitbull lab mix can cost between $150 to $700, whereas the cost of a labradoodle puppy is between $1500- $ 2000....

The Neolithic Age is also commonly known as the New Stone Age.The Neolithic Period is marked by technological and cultural advancements. Like many other periods in history, this one began at different times and in different places.The Neolithic Period is part of the broader time period known as the Stone Age. The Neolithic Era is preceded by the Paleolithic Era, which is also known as the Old Stone Age. During the Paleolithic Age, stone tools were not polished....

Body-camera footage from some Atlanta police officers over the weekend showed an intense, dangerous rescue of a dog who was tied to a leash near a raging car fire. In the nearly 4-minute video taken early Sunday morning, the officers scale fencing and hurriedly walk behind a house to get to the dog, who was attached to a metal lead that was stretched as far as it could get from the fire, which was blazing, crackling, and popping....

One of the surest signs that summer is in full swing is when corn on the cob makes its triumphant return to farmer’s markets, grocery stores, and dinner tables far and wide. A staple of American comfort food, corn is one of the most popular vegetables in the U.S., and is used in everything from Thanksgiving corn casserole to Mexican street corn on a stick to southern-style cornbread partnered with BBQ....

The breed of dogs descended from bulldogs and terriers are called Pit bulls, mainly in the United States.Pitbulls were bred explicitly for cruel blood sports of rat baiting and dogfighting during the 19th century in the United Kingdom. They are a strong, agile, intelligent breed of dogs that make great pets to a dedicated owner.Due to their unfortunate history and large size, these canines are generally viewed with fear and assumed to be more violent and dangerous than other breeds....

Just like any other year, 1953 was also filled with some of the greatest innovations, music, movies, and TV shows.Apart from all this, this year also witnessed massive changes in the various political spheres of the world, with major events occurring in the Soviet Union, Iran, and Korea.For instance, in Iran, the US-backed coup d’état took place, which was aimed at overthrowing the government of Mohammad Mosaddegh. While things in 1953 were quite different than they are today, the political and social landscapes were constantly changing and evolving that led to a number of eventful occurrences in all spheres of life....

What do they prey on? N/A What do they eat? Herbivores Average litter size? 2-3 eggs How much do they weigh? 0.4-1.6 lb (6.5-27 oz) How long are they? 10-20 in (25-50 cm) How tall are they? 13-16 in (33-40 cm) What do they look like? Short, with a long tail Skin Type Soft feathery skin What were their main threats? Human Encroachment And Predators What is their conservation status? Critically Endangered...

The American toad (Anaxyrus americanus) is a familiar species that are sighted all through Canada and the eastern part of the United States. Concerning their taxonomy, this species is positioned under the genus Anaxyrus. They have further branched into three subspecies namely, the very unusual Hudson Bay toad, the eastern American toad, and the dwarf American toad.The Dwarf American toads are just the mini version of the common American toad and devour primarily insects, worms, and spiders....

The Australian lungfish, Neoceratodus forsteri (Krefft 1870), is a species of lungfish belonging to the order Dipnoi and family Neoceratodontidae. Air-breathing lungfishes thrived about 413-365 million years ago during the Devonian epoch but currently have been reduced to only six extant species living in Australia, Africa, and South America. Besides the Australian lungfish, the other five species of lungfish include the South American lungfish (Lepidosiren paradox), gilled lungfish (Protopterus amphibious), marbled lungfish (Protopterus aethiopicus), spotted lungfish (Protopterus dolloi), and the African lungfish (Protopterus annectens)....

The blackpoll warbler (Setophaga striata) is one of the North American birds mostly found in the boreal forest region of Canada, which is also their breeding grounds. They belong to the order Passeriformes, family Parulidae, and genus Setophaga. These birds of North America are extremely rare to spot and have an overall black and white plumage with a distinctive black cap on the head of the male. Their feet are yellowish-orange in color and stripes of white and grey can be seen on females....

The Cape or African buffalo is a large bovine that is found in sub-Saharan regions of Africa. They are the smallest subspecies of the African buffalo. Cape buffalo are known to be one of the fiercest animals found in the African wildlife as they are massively built with a robust body and horns that are outright deadly in nature!Cape buffalo are grazing animals and large parts of their diet are made up of grass and other plants....

The chimango caracara of the family Falconidae are also called Tiuque. Chimango caracara (Milvago chimango) is a bird of prey and is mainly active during the day. They are commonly found raptors in and around the high-altitude austral forest. The yellow-headed caracara and chimango caracara are former members of the Ibycter. Many other caracara species of bird were a part of this genus. It was in 1922 that they were put into the Milvago genus by the ornithologist Harry Kirke Swann....

The cuckoo wasp is also called the ruby-tailed wasp or the gold wasps. The Latin name for cuckoo wasp is Chrysididae. They live primarily in the wild and curl up into a ball when attacked. They lay their eggs in the nest of other solitary wasps and bees in a manner that the latter does not recognize. Cuckoo wasps stinging humans is not a new fact but various other species of wasps to are known to be harmful if attacked as well....

The Einiosaurus procurvicornis was a herbivorous dinosaur whose fossilized bones were found by Sampson and his team in Montana, USA, which was the site of discovery. This dinosaur type belongs to the Mesozoic Period, (74 million years ago) and was a Centrosaurinae ceratopsian dinosaur, belonging to the Ornithischia order (Ceratopsia suborder) with a classification of the Upper Cretaceous or Late Cretaceous era. It is also known as the ‘Buffalo Lizard’ because it lived in herds which were confirmed by the groups of fossilized bone found in the site....

The green sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) belongs to the family Strongylocentrotidae and genus Strongylocentrotus. It is found in the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The range includes coastal areas of Washington and Alaska, western areas or regions of the Baltic Sea, and the coast of Korea. The Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis is known to have a northern distribution and the distribution is not circumpolar. The habitat consists of gravel and rocky areas and they are also found on seafloor bottoms that are sandy....

The Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is a green-blue Indian peafowl; native to the Indian subcontinent. It is the national bird of India and the peafowl’s common name is peacock, for both males and females of the species. The Indian peafowl variations based on feathers include white, green, and purple. Indian peafowl feet are made for fast running. Classification of Indian peafowl domestic vs the feral peafowl is commonly done on the basis of the Indian peafowl’s habitat and eating habits....