article thumbnail

University of Iowa Animal Lab Goes Underground

Critter News

The Iowa Board of Regents approved $11.2 million for an underground vivarium that will house University of Iowa animal research laboratories. The links would mean researchers would never have to transport animals above ground, said Jordan Cohen, interim U of I vice president for research. Advertisement.

Iowa 100
article thumbnail

I and the Bird: What is a Vulture?

10,000 Birds

Large species, like the hatchet-billed Lapped-faced Vulture or the large Cape Vulture gets first dips, because they are the only species that can tear open the hides of some of the larger prey animals. A Vortex of Turkey Vultures During Fall Migration – Larry Jordan, The Birders’ Report. Black Vulture, Coragyps atratus.