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Potpourri of Amazing Bird Science

10,000 Birds

” The birds appear to be starving to death, so experts don’t believe a toxin is the culprit, said Julia Burco, a wildlife veterinarian for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. That means crows join humans, apes and monkeys in exhibiting advanced relational thinking, according to the research.

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The Geladas of Ethiopia

10,000 Birds

Their scientific name is Theropithecus gelada, the former word meaning “beast-ape” in Greek. they are the most terrestrial primate after humans. This has resulted in their populations returning to natural levels and their fear of humans being curtailed. Gelada lip flare and yawn. Photo by Adam Riley. Photo by Adam Riley.

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