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Well-designed lighting lets people see at night while reducing the negative impacts of artificial light on pollinators and birds. It's also better for human sleep.
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Black vultures have a reputation for killing newborn livestock, which can be a problem for ranchers in the Great Plains and Midwest. Legislation efforts aim to remove permit requirements for farmers to shoot or capture the birds.
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The Lesser Prairie-Chicken Landowner Alliance aims to earn money while preserving habitat for the endangered bird.
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The virus was discovered in an animal that had been tested for rabies.
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The “Lights Out Oklahoma” campaign encourages dimming or extinguishing indoor and outdoor lights at night.
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An ornithologist spent four decades tracking 40,000 bird deaths at a single building. His records paved the way to better scientific and public understanding.
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The annual “Great Backyard Bird Count” asks people to track the birds they see and hear over a few days. The information can help researchers better understand bird populations and whether species are declining.
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The decision came despite mounting threats to the warbler’s habitat from both land development and climate change.
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Light pollution reduces the visibility of stars creating navigation issues for birds passing through. But it's not only a navigation issue.
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Up to a billion birds die each year in the United States after flying into windows. A team of OSU researchers are seeking to understand and prevent bird deaths on campus.