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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent–A Book Review

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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent focuses on this last question, but you might find yourself fascinated by the first two, which come early in the book but linger on in the imagination as author Danielle J. Do birds use odors and a sense of smell to communicate with each other? But Danielle Whittaker has.

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For the Love of Trogons

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Males of both species share the odd distinction of bearing the colors of the Mexican flag, with a green head, white chest band, and bright red breast. These species are visually very similar, with subtle differences in their tail patterns. Both are large, stocky birds, with a large head and long, squared-off tail.

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I especially appreciate the work they do on those horrific bear bile farms that are really just a form of torture for the animal. Tags: bears bile farming asia. I recently wrote my first check to Animals Asia. They are doing very important work on animal welfare in Asia. In a nutshell, here they are.

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Licking Clay: the Macaws of Tambopata, Peru

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Years of follow-up research conducted by one of Earthwatch’s principal investigators on the Tambopata Macaw project, Dr. Don Brightsmith, shows, however, that within the study area of the clay lick the birds tend to choose the soil with the highest sodium content over soils that are best for neutralizing toxins.

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