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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent–A Book Review

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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent focuses on this last question, but you might find yourself fascinated by the first two, which come early in the book but linger on in the imagination as author Danielle J. Whittaker’s research road is more serpentine than most academics. ” (p.

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How Birds Evolve: What Science Reveals about Their Origin, Lives, and Diversity: A Book Review by a Non-Science Person

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Doug Futuyma believes in science and in the scientific basis of evolution. How Birds Evolve: What Science Reveals about Their Origin, Lives, and Diversity by Douglas J. Futuyma is a synthesis of theory and research about evolution and birds. The book is smartly organized into 12 chapters.

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Meritorious Service Award goes to Phillip Nelson

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He stepped down in September 2022 as dean of Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) College of Veterinary Medicine after 15 years.

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Journeys With Emperors: Tracking the World’s Most Extreme Penguin–A Book Review

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Indeed, most of what we knew about Emperor Penguins before Kooyman’s research expeditions was about their breeding behavior and physiology. Kooyman was there to work at McMurdo Station (a large American research station that we hear about throughout the book) as technical assistant on a science mission involving fish.

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2 Easy Steps to Nurture Your Well-Being In Sales

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While you may not have the ability to change your organization … there are some simple, science-backed things you can do." But this acknowledgement, according to research, is crucial to maintaining well-being in sales. These small moments of reflection and rest do make a difference, as research shows. Don’t worry.

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Vagrancy in Birds: A Book Review

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Vagrancy in Birds is organized into two major parts: (1) A detailed, 62-page synthesis of research and theory and (2) “Family Accounts,” 259 pages covering bird families from Struthionidae/Ostriches) to Thraupidae/Tanagers and allies (Clements is the taxonomic authority). Copyright © 2022 Alexander Lees and James Gilroy.

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Birding According to ChatGPT, Part II

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Birding can be enjoyed at various levels of intensity, from casual birdwatching in one’s backyard to more dedicated pursuits that involve keeping birding lists, participating in birding competitions, or contributing to citizen science projects.