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Seabirds: Climate differences have less impact on transmission of blood parasites than expected

TweetScienceDaily (Dec. 12, 2011) — Seabirds often live in large colonies in very confined spaces. Parasites, such as fleas and ticks, take advantage of this ideal habitat with its rich supply of nutrition. As a result, they can transmit blood … Continue reading

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Elephant seal travels 18,000 miles

TweetScienceDaily (Dec. 13, 2011) — A team of WCS conservationists has reported that a young male elephant seal tracked for the past year swam an astonishing 18,000 miles — the equivalent of New York to Sydney, Australia — and back … Continue reading

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