Rare whooping cranes raised for wild as COVID rules relax
A year after pandemic precautions all but halted work to raise the world's most endangered cranes for release into the wild, the efforts are back in gear.
Ecology
Jul 14, 2021
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News tagged with flocks
Parrot talk can lead to flock
During flock encounters, a single vocal interaction seems to be sufficient for making the decision of whether to recruit an individual or flock. Parrots are known for their splendid ability to imitate, including the contact ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 17, 2021
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New findings show pigeons act selflessly when under threat
A new study of pigeons has revealed that they flock together in the presence of predators for the collective benefit, rather than for selfish interest. This is in stark contrast to the long-held 'selfish herd' theory that ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 4, 2021
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Virus cocktails and ice guns could help to tackle food poisoning risk
Harmful bacteria found in chickens that can cause food poisoning outbreaks and devastate poultry flocks could be better controlled with innovative new solutions being developed by researchers.
Veterinary medicine
May 26, 2021
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Backyard poultry tied to salmonella outbreak in dozens of states: CDC
Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry have sickened 163 people in 43 states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Cell & Microbiology
May 24, 2021
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Friendly pelicans breed better
Captive pelicans that are free to choose their own friendships are more likely to breed successfully on repeated occasions, new research suggests.
Plants & Animals
May 10, 2021
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Study finds barber pole worm developing resistance to common treatments
A roundworm that plagues sheep grazing irrigated pastures has been found to be resistant to common classes of dewormers, according to a recently published report online in the Sheep & Goat Research Journal.
Ecology
Apr 12, 2021
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Masters of mimicry, male lyrebirds use their skill to deceive potential mates
When birds see a predator in their midst, one defensive strategy is to call out loudly, attracting other birds of the same or different species to do the same. Sometimes individuals within this 'mobbing flock' will fly over ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 4, 2021
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Study finds even the common house sparrow is declining
The European House Sparrow has a story to tell about survival in the modern world. In parts of its native range in Europe, House Sparrow numbers are down by nearly 60%. Their fate in the U.S. and Canada is less well known. ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 11, 2021
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Drones can be a source of disturbance to wintering waterbird flocks
Newly published research, in Bird Study, carried out by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) in Scotland, shows that wintering waterbirds, such as ducks, geese, swans and wading birds can easily be scared into flight by ...
Ecology
Sep 1, 2020
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