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Episode 9: What mockingbirds can tell us about environmental lead contamination

Episode 9: What mockingbirds can tell us about environmental lead contamination

FromFresh Scoop


Episode 9: What mockingbirds can tell us about environmental lead contamination

FromFresh Scoop

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jun 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Kelly Diehl talks with Dr. Jordan Karubian, Associate Professor at Tulane University’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, about his latest study, which found that mockingbirds exposed to sub-lethal levels of lead in urban areas display heightened aggression. He says the findings highlight the possibility that sub-lethal lead exposure may be common among other wildlife living in urban areas and more work is needed to better understand its full effects.
Released:
Jun 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (63)

The science of animal health is ever-changing, and veterinarians need cutting-edge research information to give their patients the best possible care. Each month, join Dr. Kelly Diehl, Scientific Adviser at Morris Animal Foundation, as she interviews Foundation-funded researchers and discusses the clinical implications of their work. Whether you’re a practicing veterinarian, technician or student, or just an animal-loving science geek, Fresh Scoop is the podcast for you. Learn more at morrisanimalfoundation.org.