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What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds: A Book Review

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Jennifer Ackerman points out in the introduction to What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds , that we don’t know much, but that very soon we may know a lot more. What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds is a joyous, fascinating read.

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LISTEN TO THE BIRDS: A KidLit Bird Book Review

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By Susan Wroble Susan Wroble is a Denver-based children’s author with a focus on science-based stories. Along with the animation and song, the app gives a bit of information on each bird, their scientific name, and a link to a sonogram to replay the song. The back matter in this book is especially rich.

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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But the tenets of the North American Model were developed in the 19th century, when wildlife ethics and science were a mere glimmer of what we understand today. Now, in 21st century America, we’re entertaining new considerations, in keeping with our modern understanding of wild animals and conservation.

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British Center Working On Animal Replacement in Research?

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The group is called NC3E (National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research). The Centre funds high-quality 3Rs research, organises workshops and symposia to disseminate and advance the 3Rs, and develops 3Rs information resources and guidelines.

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Positive Responses from Animal Testers?

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Drug and chemical companies say they endorse a Europe-wide initiative intended to eventually end the use of animals in research and safety testing. A report published by a panel of experts from industry, academic institutions and regulatory bodies supports an initiative aimed at finding alternatives to animal research.

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How do bird species compete with each other?

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We see interrelationships between plants, animals, and other features of a biological system that can be very complex and in various ways make sense. Here it is in graphic form: Original Caption from Science Magazine: Duckworth et al. (4) Science 347(6224):875-877. Ecology is amazing. Photo of Western Bluebird from HERE.

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The Effects of Wildfires on Wildlife

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According to a Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study, human-induced climate change has doubled the area affected by forest fires in the western U.S. Some animals are injured and killed by wildfires. More resources on this topic: Wildfire! What Do Wild Animals Do in a Wildfire? over the last 30 years.

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