Meet the bird that literally stomps its prey — including snakes — to death

As odd and awe-inspiring as this bird may be, one thing’s certain: you wouldn’t want to be a snake on the wrong side of this ...
WGHP

North Carolina Zoo asking for public’s help locating two missing African birds

A secretary bird is pictured at the zoo of the French eastern city of Amneville, on July 8, 2013. JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP/Getty Images. ASHEBORO, N.C. — Two African birds have gone missing from ...
AOL

This Powerful Bird Can Crush a Snake’s Skull, No Problem

The African savanna is home to many amazing and unique animals, including the secretary bird. This striking creature may look like it’s dressed for a fancy masquerade ball, but don’t expect it to be a ...
Charlotte Observer

Missing: two 4-foot tall birds from the NC Zoo

Two African “Secretary Birds” are missing from the North Carolina Zoo and zoo staff need your help to find them. The birds left their behind-the-scenes habitat at the zoo Friday morning through an ...
Raleigh News & Observer

Update: NC Zoo still trying to lure two 4-foot birds home after escape

Two African “secretary birds” escaped from the North Carolina Zoo last week, and staff members still are trying to lure them home. The birds left their behind-the-scenes habitat at the zoo Friday ...
Raleigh News & Observer

Still on the lam: Two 4-foot zoo birds, last seen near Sanford

Two African “secretary birds” escaped from the North Carolina Zoo in May, and staff members still are trying to lure them home more than a month later. The birds left their behind-the-scenes habitat ...