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Bid to solve mysteries of flamingo fatherhood

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/17/2015 - 11:06am

A researcher at the University of Exeter has launched a bid to analyse the DNA of a group of flamingos in order to answer some of the questions surrounding paternity and social behaviour in the distinctive pink birds.

Paul Rose, a PhD student in the Centre for Research in Animal Behaviour, has been working with flamingos for three years at Slimbridge Wetlands Centre in Gloucestershire and is now embarking on a crowdfunding bid to genetically analyse who is related to who within the flock.

He said: “Flamingos are amazing birds. They have been around for millions of years and...

Eminent Comedy Club @ The Tobacco House

Event Date: 
06/04/2014 - 8:00pm to 11:00pm

Eminent Comedy Club is returning to The Tobacco House on the 6th April, bringing another night of laughs and Pro UK stand-up talent, as seen on Russell Howard's good News, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Live at The Electric!

The night will be featuring the Elis James, Mike Wosniak and Paul F Taylor who will all be sure to have you in stitches! To take you through this comedy adventure will be resident MC Luke Honorary.

The Tobacco House also serves food, so come an make and evening of it!

Buy your Tickets here: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/97157

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