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Re: New developments in the field of science
« Reply #720 on: October 27, 2016, 06:41:39 PM »

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Re: New developments in the field of science
« Reply #722 on: October 31, 2016, 04:51:46 PM »

In communicating wildlife conservation, focus on the right message

http://phys.org/news/2016-10-wildlife-focus-message.html
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« Reply #724 on: November 02, 2016, 11:07:54 AM »

Birds with bigger brains found to be less likely to get shot (This is a very small study!)

http://phys.org/news/2016-11-birds-bigger-brains-shot.html


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« Reply #728 on: November 04, 2016, 04:00:41 PM »

New research provides insight into plumage evolution

http://phys.org/news/2016-11-insight-plumage-evolution.html

' ... we think they are evolving these colors to match their background." This would be an example of natural selection, in this case more camouflaged organisms can survive and pass on their genes.'

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« Reply #731 on: November 06, 2016, 09:50:59 PM »

Mangrove protection key to survival for Senegalese community

http://phys.org/news/2016-11-mangrove-key-survival-senegalese.html

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« Reply #732 on: November 07, 2016, 09:14:37 AM »

Team discovers three new bird species in Africa

http://phys.org/news/2016-11-team-bird-species-africa.html


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« Reply #733 on: November 07, 2016, 07:00:03 PM »

Young birds less honest when competing against siblings (Very interesting!  ;))

"Over millions of years, natural selection has caused species with higher levels of conflict to evolve chicks that beg for food even when they don't need it."

http://phys.org/news/2016-11-young-birds-honest-siblings.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter

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