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Great Tit Telomeres, Baby Talk, Brainy Birds

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In humans, adults (probably mainly mothers) do this thing called “motherese” which is talking in a way one would normally not talk to another adult, to a baby. Jon Sakata, a professor of neurobiology at McGill, says that songbirds learn vocalizations like humans learn speech. Salmón, J. Nilsson, A. Nord, and S.

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On Teaching Children

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Are the kids cooking monkey, cat, dog, alligator or turtle? The site says food production factories are included , but I doubt that means those involving the slaughter of animals.). Let's deconstruct: "Anthropological adventure" is an interesting choice of words. But I bet anything doesn't go. I don't think of that as a restriction.

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Bird Watching Rio Canande Reserve

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All of the forest in these areas has been cleared many years ago to give way to food production and housing for small towns that continually expand as the local families grow and require more resources for food, housing and employment. There are only a few sparse trees have been left behind to give shadow and housing for some birds.

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Birds and football! What a combination!

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Despite being so busy, it can be very productive for someone with limited time. The lower part of this loop often has much less human disturbance than the top half and thus can be more productive. Look out for the Howler Monkeys too. Across the lake from here is a picnic area that can often prove to be very productive.

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