FfFfFfFF 58,135 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Lady Elliot Island, Great Barrier Reef sees return of one of world's oldest-known red-tailed tropicbirds One of the world's oldest and most elusive seabirds has been found on Lady Elliot Island at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. The 23-year-old red-tailed tropicbird was discovered as part of a larger research project looking at the significance of the island as a refuge from the impacts of climate change. The team of scientists have started further research to uncover more information about the enigmatic bird. Dr Potvin said the research team will band a number of new chicks this year with hopes to track them as they age. "We are going to take DNA samples to see how they might be related," she said. Source: https://www.picuki.com/media/2365719669616522611, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-06/tropicbird-back-on-the-great-barrier-reef/12529636 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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