Kenya’s "Birdman" goes viral with rescued birds — and sparks health concerns
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A Kenyan man known as "Birdman" has gained viral attention for rescuing and caring for wild birds. Formerly homeless in Nairobi, he says the birds gave him a sense of purpose, and his efforts now form the basis of a conservation message. The story has also raised health concerns related to his activities.
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A Kenyan man known as 'Birdman' became a viral sensation for sharing his life with rescued wild birds.
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Caring for injured birds gave him purpose.
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- Need for protective measures and public awareness
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Loaded language removedA Kenyan man known online as "Birdman" has become widely known for sharing his life with rescued wild birds. The former homeless man from Nairobi says caring for injured birds gave him purpose and now forms the focus of his conservation message.
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Caring for injured birds gave him purpose.
OpinionA Kenyan man known as 'Birdman' became a viral sensation for sharing his life with rescued wild birds.
France 24The man was formerly homeless in Nairobi.
France 24His care for birds now forms the heart of his conservation message.
France 24