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Bird Talk: An Exploration of Avian Communication–A Book Review

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And summary and discussion of recent research on how birds have changed the frequency and pitch of their songs in response to human noise and the possible consequences of those changes (again, we know that we don’t know). I do wish there was more about research on female bird song. And, that’s it.

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Peterson Reference Guide to Owls of North America and the Caribbean: A Book Review by a Lover of Parliaments

10,000 Birds

I could go on and on, it’s that kind of a book—a comprehensive treatment of a species we respect and adore, based on the most current research, written in a style that, while factual, is from the author’s viewpoint, flavoring facts with a witty, observant personal quality. Mitochondrial DNA analysis strikes again.

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Thinking Pink for Pups

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Thinking Pink for Pups: Dogtopia Pampers Dogs for Cancer Research. Dogs across the country will get primped and pampered in October, all in the name of breast cancer awareness and research. billion for breast cancer research, education and health services. Dogtopia was founded by Nichols in 2002 in Tyson’s Corner, VA.

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Happy 50th Anniversary Jane Goodall Institute

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It was through her research that she learned how chimpanzees make and use tools, eat meat and engage in war-like activity. Founded in 1977, the Jane Goodall Institute continues Dr. Goodall’s pioneering research on chimpanzee behavior—research that transformed scientific perceptions of the relationship between humans and animals.

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Picathartes – Africa’s strangest birds

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Photo by Adam Riley (Rockjumper Birding Tours) Despite initial appearances, these birds are in fact very large passerines (13-16 in) and research has shown them to be an ancient basal offshoot from the passerine evolutionary tree. White-necked or Yellow-headed Picathartes, Bonkro, Ghana.

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I Remember Elephants

10,000 Birds

A different research says, from 2002 to 2011 the known populations of forest elephants declined by 62%. Even worse is the situation with Forest Elephants Loxodonta cyclotis of jungles of Central and West Africa. One may say so. I say they were butchered, face-off.

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Florida’s Mysterious Wintering Brown-crested Flycatchers

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With some research, I ended up with more questions than answers, making these birds all the more interesting! Between 1960 and 2002, more than 50 official documented records were recorded in Everglades National Park alone. These observations got me asking questions: what is their pattern of occurrence?

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