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Entries from January 3rd, 2010

New Warbler Discovered in Laos

January 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Biology

A new type of warbler bird was established in the rocky forests of Laos and Vietnam.  “The tiny bird is greenish-olive with a yellow breast and striped crown. Although it looks similar to other warblers, it is smaller with shorter wings and a larger bill than its closest relative the sulfur-breasted leaf warbler.”  It also has a [...]

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Fish with attitude: Some Like It Hot

January 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Biology

A new discovery in the big blue has occurred.  Fish have a change of attitude in different  temperatures of water.  ”The idea that fish have personalities may seem surprising at first, but we now know that personality is common in animal populations, and that this phenomenon may have far-reaching implications for understanding how animals respond to ecological and environmental [...]

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