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UGA researchers identify, name toxic cyanobacteria killing American Bald Eagles
开云体育?One last note: We found it very interesting how the researchers named the deadly bacteria:“The naming convention for cyanobacteria is to use Greek for the genus—Aetokthonos translates to ‘eagle-killer.’ The species name is always Latin, and hydrillicola means ‘lives on hydrilla.'” It is not only killing eagles but all kinds of water birds and even other raptors such as horned owls. But it was the alarming number of eagle carcasses found on several lakes in Georgia that triggered the research...
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This is extremely interesting, Di and I appreciate the efforts to do the research from both of you.? Thing is, Bald Eagles have had coot on their menu for at least several centuries of which I am aware and it seems only GA stands out with the poison having any major effects.? From friends in other states including AK, only a few of them have come across this with the coots.? I would guess maybe you're right and it only occurs in locations where those plants are thriving in great numbers.?
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Talk about big appetites, a long time ago former girlfriend who was originally from MN had two of them close to where she had lived as a child (until 14) and on three occasions, she observed at least one feasting on a Great Horned Owl!
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Ray
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Hi, Ray! Thanks for your interest in the subject matter. As I said in my initial email, given that the eagle population is actually increasing of late in our area, it’s very unlikely that the problem is happening here. All the articles we read (and sent links to) clearly state that this problem has been only been observed in the southeastern United States. Hopefully they will get a handle on it soon before it does any more harm or spreads to other states....
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