Birds linger longer at feeders, offering time to observe and learn. “It’s a manageable amount of information,” DeDea says. “You’re usually given a …
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Bird flu kills 10th dolphin in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon
Flu viruses have been circulating in wild birds — mostly ducks — for decades, without much harm to the birds. Most birds show few symptoms, but …
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Why it’s wrong to blame wild birds for devastating avian flu outbreaks – The Scotsman
Too often, wild birds are used as scapegoats for avian flu outbreaks as if they alone conjured this virus and delivered it to our farms.
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National Aviary in Pittsburgh receives $25K grant for protecting endangered species – WPXI
… birds.” The National Aviary has previously seen success with the Guam Rail, a bird once considered extinct in the wild. After the population fell …
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Exotic Pets in Arkansas: What the Law Allows—and What It Forbids – A-Z Animals
Eclectus parrot, polychloros, captive pet market, cage view, Australia native bird … After cats, dogs, and fish, birds are the fourth most popular pet …
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Alston & Bird Adds Technology & Privacy Partner in Silicon Valley
Alston & Bird announced today that Cynthia Cole has joined its Technology & Privacy Group as a partner in the firm’s Silicon Valley office, …
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Signs of bird flu found at Sedgwick County Zoo – KWCH
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – A wild bird showing potential signs of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been found on Sedgwick County Zoo grounds, …
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Feeding birds the ‘Wilson Way’ – The Timberjay
Ounce-for-ounce, bird brains are, in fact, packed with far more synapses than a human brain. “One wag once said that if birds had brains the size of …
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Wild Things: Next Weekend is for the Birds – Door County Pulse
This year’s Great Backyard Bird Count, the 29th annual, is set for Feb. 13-16. It’s a free, global event that helps scientists understand changes in …
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Scientists trace ancient bird flight paths using modern plant diversity
The results suggest that birds flying over the Caribbean Sea between eastern Cuba and southwest Hispaniola may be responsible for a significant …
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