🐦 #RemoveDisease ( #BiodivRestore) shows how genomic introgression among three southern skua species helped them adapt to harsh Antarctic conditions. This gene flow might be key to surviving climate change.
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Experimental evidence of high tick infestation limiting chick growth and survival in a colonial seabird - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - Experimental evidence of high tick infestation limiting chick growth and survival in a colonial seabird

🐦 Do ticks harm seabird chicks, or just infest weak ones? #RemoveDisease (#BiodivRestore) shows tick infestations can significantly reduce growth & survival in albatross chicks, proving that ticks are a cause of harm, not just a symptom.