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

10,000 Birds

Actually, many birds are able to use smell; the 2006 edition of the classic textbook Ornithology states, “Although they have been underestimated in the past, the olfactory abilities of most birds are comparable to those of some mammals (Mason and Clark 2000). ” * Nevertheless, the myth continued.

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Unflappable by Suzie Gilbert–An Author Interview

10,000 Birds

But I only rehabbed birds, so I had to do research and call my mammal rehabber friends. I didn’t know the set up required for a black bear, or how high a Florida panther can actually jump. How much did you draw on your own experiences as a wildlife rehabber to tell Luna’s story? . Your last post for 10,000 birds was in 2017.