New research shows that sex reversal — where a bird’s physical traits don’t match its genetic sex — occurs more often in wild Australian birds …
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First case of deadly mosquito-borne virus found in Michigan – MLive.com
Eastern equine encephalitis has been confirmed in Benzie County as state health officials urge residents to take precautions against mosquito …
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Wild Things: ‘Fall’ Bird Migration Starts Early – Door County Pulse
Photo by Carl Morrison. Doppler radar exploded with color at night over the weekend as millions of birds left roosts and migrated through Wisconsin, …
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This ‘Secret Garden’ On The Northwest Side Is A Sanctuary For Animals, Plants And Humans Alike
Josephine Christopher has been transforming her Schorsch Village yard for 15 years. This year, her yard — home to turtles, ducks and more — won …
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Cotswolds Wildlife Park bolsters white stork efforts – BBC
Record stork chicks bolster reintroduction efforts · Philip Joyce Three small white stalk chicks in a nest. They are grey with large · Cotswold Wildlife …
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Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park renew annual bird seed sale
The fundraiser supports local wildlife and park initiatives while giving bird lovers the perfect opportunity to stock up for the winter months. This …
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Birds Are Undergoing Sex Reversal More Often Than Anyone Expected
Typically considered exceedingly rare in birds, a new study in Australia found sex reversal rates up to 6 percent for some avian species.
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Avian influenza: managing human exposures to incidents in birds or animals – GOV.UK
Managing the human health risk of avian influenza in poultry and wild birds: guidance for health protection teams. PDF , 1.09 MB, 46 pages. This …
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Return of the White Storks: Britain’s Lost Birds Take Flight Again | Charity Today News
After centuries of being associated with good luck and new life, these once-revered birds were persecuted in the English Civil War for being …
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It’s almost fall. When are Indiana’s mosquitoes going to %#$! die already? – IndyStar
Besides being a nuisance, mosquitoes can spread dangerous diseases. Last year, 11 people were infected by West Nile virus in the Hoosier State, …
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