Mourning Crows Draw Humans Into Their World
Scientists in Seattle study crow behavior around dead birds and the brain activity linked to memory. Researchers note crows react loudly to death, mob the corpse, and use the hippocampus to form memories. The work suggests deep social ties between humans and corvids and highlights crow intelligence.
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Seattle
Darryl Dyer
Dyer
Kaeli Swift
University of Washington
John Marzluff
SeaWorld ends whale breeding and training shows
SeaWorld announced an immediate end to whale breeding with a plan to stop theatrical performances by killer whales. The move follows years of criticism after the film Blackfish and a February quarterly loss of 11 million dollars, with plans to roll out new natural encounters at San Diego San Antonio and Orlando parks beginning next year through 2019.
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Fla
SeaWorld
Joel Manby
Manby
Dollywood
SeaWorld Entertainment Inc
San Diego Park
San Antonio Park
Orlando, Fla
Shamu Stadium
San Diego
Shamu
Tilikum
Dawn Brancheau
SeaWorld Orlando
Gabriella Cowperthwaite
Cowperthwaite
People For
The
Humane Society
Wayne Pacelle
Pacelle
PETA
Colleen O’brien
Alliance For Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums
Kathleen Dezio
Dezio
California Coastal Commission
Kelly Flaherty Clark
Joe Sanchez
Trua
Ebola flare-up ends in Sierra Leone after 42 days
The World Health Organization and Sierra Leone health ministry declare the Ebola flare-up over after two incubation cycles since the last confirmed case. Health officials credit prompt response and local capacity, while urging continued vigilance for future flare-ups.
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Freetown
Sierra Leone
World Health Organization
Ministry of Health and Sanitation
WHO
Anders Nordstrom
Liberia
Guinea
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