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Urban birds are teeming with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, study finds
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The Guardian reports, "Urban ducks and crows might offer us a connection to nature, but scientists have found wild birds that live near humans are more likely to harbour bacteria resistant to important antibiotics."
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- Tags: birds, disease management, health, wildlife
Scientists mindblown after discovering underground ant city 'equivalent to the Great Wall of China'
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Upworthy reports, "In 2012, scientists found a sophisticated underground ant city that was once home to millions of insects, later captured in the documentary "Ants: Nature's Secret Power." The massive underground roadways, pathways and gardens of the deserted megalopolis were unearthed in Brazil.
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- Tags: extinct species, wildlife
Third dead whale found miles from offshore wind farm in less than a week
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Fox News reports, "The third dead whale was discovered in less than a week off the southeastern coast of Virginia, miles from Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW), one of two operational wind farms in federal waters."
"Lawmakers have expressed concern that offshore wind development may be contributing to whale fatalities."
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Groups seek probe of NY-NJ whale deaths amid wind power prep
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"Groups from the two states wrote President Joe Biden requesting a probe of the deaths of six whales that washed ashore over the last 33 days in areas being prepared for large-scale offshore wind farms. They also are asking for a halt to site work until the causes are determined."
Landscape diversity is a good thing
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This article by the Associated Press makes some great points about landscape diversity. We think it's cool!