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An unlikely symbol of cooperation, the barn owl brings Arab and Israeli scientists together

An unlikely symbol of cooperation, the barn owl brings Arab and Israeli scientists together

A cross-border conservation project centered on barn owls is fostering cooperation between Israeli and Arab scientists, offering a rare example of coexistence in the conflict-ridden Middle East. 
by The Associated Press

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A tortoise survival tale: How Tiptoe escaped Southern California's wildfires

A tortoise survival tale: How Tiptoe escaped Southern California's wildfires

For years, Tiptoe has been a beloved sight in Pacific Palisades, quietly tromping along sidewalks and growing a major social media following. But last week, he lost his home to wildfires.
by Alina Hartounian

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University of Minnesota gets fast-tracked funding to survey wildlife for bird flu

University of Minnesota gets fast-tracked funding to survey wildlife for bird flu

Researchers in the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine will work with wildlife rehabilitators, tribal biologists and other partners across the state to collect 9,000 samples from a variety of birds and mammals. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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U of M researchers examine preparedness for possibility of CWD jump to humans

U of M researchers examine preparedness for possibility of CWD jump to humans

A new University of Minnesota report examines whether there have been sufficient preparations for chronic wasting disease, which is always fatal in deer, making the jump to other animals, including humans.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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A drop in groundwater could mean big trouble for a tiny snail as Nevada lithium project presses on

A drop in groundwater could mean big trouble for a tiny snail as Nevada lithium project presses on

Opponents of a huge lithium mine under construction in Nevada want U.S. officials to investigate whether the project already has caused a drop in groundwater levels that could lead to extinction of a tiny snail.
by The Associated Press

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