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The Geladas of Ethiopia

10,000 Birds

Geladas are the sole survivors of a once abundant branch of primates that historically foraged across the grasslands of Africa, the Mediterranean and India. they are the most terrestrial primate after humans. Geladas spend the fist few hours of the morning grooming and socializing at the edge of their cliffs. Photo by Adam Riley.

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Great Tit Telomeres, Baby Talk, Brainy Birds

10,000 Birds

Urban environments are expanding rapidly, and with urbanization come both challenges and opportunities for wildlife. In this study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a group of juvenile zebra finches was allowed to interact with an adult. an, Michal Porteš, W.

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Collaborative List – November 2019

10,000 Birds

Kibale Forest NP–Primate Lodge. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail.

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