We expect tropical animals to handle a certain degree of heat, but not wild swings in temperature. That seems to be true for tropical ectotherms, …
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An electricity generator inspired by the drinking bird toy powers electronics with evaporated water
Inspired by the classic drinking bird toy, scientists have developed an engine that efficiently converts energy from water evaporation into …
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Essex Police crackdown on ‘cruel’ children killing wild animals – Southend Echo
… wild animals and birds “for fun”. Sue Schwar, founder of South Essex Wildlife Hospital, has reported a rise in birds being brought in with serious …
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Family and friends of Charlie Bird gather for memorial service – YouTube
… Bird have gathered in Dublin for a memorial service for the former journalist and campaigner. Continue reading at The Mirror: RTE legend Charlie Bird …
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“Drinking bird” science class toy plays integral role in new clean energy idea, study shows
Scientists in Hong Kong and China have proposed a creative way to generate renewable energy —using a classic “drinking bird” figurine that may …
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Illinois study: Tropical birds could tolerate warming better than expected – EurekAlert!
We expect tropical animals to handle a certain degree of heat, but not wild swings in temperature. That seems to be the case for tropical ectotherms, …
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Antarctic scientists warn of bird flu spread as penguin cases confirmed – Reuters
The spread of the virus, which has decimated bird populations worldwide and hit South American wild bird and marine mammal populations hard, has …
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Police and wildlife officials on alert after black bear spotted in Cottage Grove | News – KEZI
… pet food, or food that has been left out. … Cottage Grove police said to lock garbage cans and dumpsters, take down bird feeders, and bring all pet …
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Antarctic scientists warn of bird flu spread as penguin cases confirmed – Yahoo
… bird populations worldwide and hit South American wild bird and marine mammal populations hard, has raised alarm about the potential impact on …
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Bird strike damages plane, shuts down runway at MSP – KARE 11
An airport spokesman says an American Airlines jet landed safety after hitting a bird early Thursday, but a runway was closed so the plane could …
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