Despite the fact some birds have the ability to “talk,” we haven’t yet reached the point where they can simply inform their owners when they are in pain or feel sick. Since signs of weakness in the wild would spell trouble if any predators took note, birds, like other prey animals, are infamously astute when…
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As it did thousands of others, the shooting of Michael Brown on August 9, 2014 forever changed the life of Missouri University student Tiana Glass, who hails from Ferguson. Ever since that fateful day shined an important spotlight on racial issues in the U.S., Glass wanted to give back to her community in some way.…
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In 2006, the arrival of the unexplainable, unexpected colony collapse disorder spooked enough individuals in the United States and beyond into taking notice of the plight of honey bees and various other pollinators, such as monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, and native wild bee species. While some debated the veracity of one specific cause being the reason…
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Dr. Laura Brutscher, a honeybee researcher with a doctorate in immunology and microbiology, recently published a study in the journal Scientific Reports detailing the mechanisms honey bees use in order to fight viruses. According to Brutscher, “This project has taken a lot of patience, time, and perseverance, so it’s personally validating to know that my…
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Anyone who ever wonders where they can buy Manuka honey ultimately discovers that New Zealand is the birthplace of the now famous gourmet honey. The previously despised and fervently eliminated Manuka bush has grown from local to international success, and it’s led to many people residing in the island country to throw their hat into…
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It’s hard to beat a solid hamburger any day of the week, but it never hurts to spice things up a bit and add a few unusual toppings to a fairly great setup. One great recipe for this is an Aussie-style burger, which sees the traditional burger and adds egg and pineapple as well as…
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Many have been in this situation—person comes home from work only to find an adult songbird in the bushes that doesn’t try to fly away. Any non-fledgling bird that doesn’t immediately fly off likely needs help, because it’s either injured or sick and has to be taken to a licensed, nearby wildlife rehabilitator. While it…
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While there has been an influx of beekeepers joining the fray to both help honeybees and make a living selling honey and other bee products, it’s safe to say that the majority of beekeepers in the industry are in their 60s or 70s. This begs the question of who’s going to take up the mantle…
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