Monthly Archives: July 2020

One Health at the Dog Park: canine intestinal parasites common across USA

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Whether travelling with their owners or moving long distances to be adopted, pet dogs are integrated into our modern mobile lifestyle, often moving freely between cities, states, and nations. This movement of dogs can also spread parasites, including some with zoonotic implications, increasing the risk of infection and raising questions about the prevalence of parasites in public parks.

Biology Health Medicine

Can cuckoos count?

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An eight year study, conducted in Zhalong National Nature Reserve, shows how the common cuckoo decides when to lay an egg in the nest of the Oriental willow warbler.

Biology