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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Avian Bacterium More Dangerous Than Believed

Bordetella hinzii just may be the Eddie Haskell of avian bacteria. Like the notoriously sneaky character from the iconic 1950s television show "Leave It to ...  > full story

Giant Moa Rebuilt Using Ancient DNA From Prehistoric Feathers

Scientists have performed the first DNA-based reconstruction of the giant extinct moa bird, using prehistoric feathers recovered from caves and ...  > full story

Mangrove-dependent Animals Globally Threatened

Extinction looms for amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds restricted to declining mangrove forests. Substantial numbers of ...  > full story

Birds With A Nose For A Difference: Avoidance Of Inbreeding In Birds Demonstrated

Avoidance of inbreeding is evident among humans, and has been demonstrated in some shorebirds, mice and sand lizards. Researchers ...  > full story
 

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