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15 Australian Birds (Episode 6)

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was responsible for maintaining the universe, judging the dead, and for writing and science ( source ). Is it offensive to say that Australian Zebra Finches breed like rabbits? Possibly also for doing the dishes. Ok, back to the (presumably non-sacred, certainly non-mummified) Australian species. My fault, I know. So typical.

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Songbird-parrot link strengthened in new study, with implications for vocal learning

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The post stimulated some great discussions but not really any additional commentary on the science behind these proposed relationships. Zebra Finch ( Taeniopygia guttata ), one of the study subjects, in Indonesia © David J. You will be able to tell who copied from Person 3 because their papers will contain the inserted element.

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