“Flamingos are super-specialized animals for filter feeding,” Ortega Jiménez said. “It’s not just the head, but the neck, their legs, their feet and all the behaviors they use just to effectively ...

If you're an animal lover or in the mood for a family outing, then the Nashville Zoo ... you can see Australian parrots and feed them for a small fee). What's more, the zoo also features a ...

Stomp dancing, head jerking, chattering, and skimming create swirling water patterns that direct brine shrimp and small ...

Through studies of Chilean flamingos in the Nashville Zoo and analysis of 3D printed models of their feet and L-shaped bills, researchers have documented how the birds use their feet, heads and beaks ...

Rather than passively filter-feeding, the birds use their heads, beaks and feet to generate motion in the water that funnels ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Animal hoarding is an issue communities across the mid-state are grappling with, and it’s placing significant strain on rescue organizations. Recently, 40 parrots ...

Recently, 40 parrots were rescued from deplorable conditions in Kentucky and brought to Nashville. “We’ve seen some bad stuff, but this was bad,” said Kim Hannah, Executive Director of the ...