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DNA study suggests kea are generalists, possible good news as the world warms.

The world's only 'alpine parrot' didn't choose to live in the mountains, scientists say - it moved there to avoid us.

With global warming decreasing the size of New Zealands alpine zone, a University of Otago study found out what this means for our altitude-loving kea.

Alpine parrot may have fled to mountains to avoid people: study Chris Ciaccia For Dailymail.Com © Provided by Daily Mail MailOnline logo Keas, a species of large parrots found in New Zealands alpine regions, may have fled there to get away from humans, a new study suggests. The research notes there is evidence that the birds have adapted the area as their home because it was an area that has largely been untouched by humans. Study co-author and University of Otago associate p...

Sunday, 2 May 2021, 4:47 pm New Zealand’s newest pop princess VENICE today announces her debut national tour. The tour, titled Queen of the Night after her latest single, will see the funky singer/songwriter take her high energy concert to nine cities over the next few months. Venice performed Queen of the Night for the first time at her debut, sold out concert at The Civic in Auckland in November, wowing the audience and inspiring her to continue her journey. Feedback on the single was so ...

Plans for interim Montgomery College president expected ‘in the coming days’

Dr. DeRionne Pollard. Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard has been appointed President of Nevada State College (NSC). The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents approved the appointment during a meeting Thursday. During the meeting, Pollard said she is deeply grateful and is looking forward to the work. “There are a few things I know for sure. And I know for sure that education is the only thing that can really transform a life, a family and a community,” she said....

Search Committee Recommends Montgomery College President to Lead Nevada State College Update 5:45 p.m.: Here’s MyMCM’s story with updated news. DeRionne Pollard has officially be appointed Nevada State College’s next president: Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard. The NSC Board of Regents is set to meet at 4 p.m. EST Thursday to consider appointing their next president. It will be livestreamed here. In a statement Thursday, Montgomery College Board of Trustees Chair Michael ...

Yandle An Illinois firearms owner is asking the court not to allow the federal government to file supplemental authority of two unrelated cases in a bump stock class action that “has been ready for a decision for about a year.” The class action seeks immunity for those who legally purchased bump stock devices prior to the passing of the “Final Rule,” which classifies the device as machine guns and prohibits their possession.  John Doe filed an objection to t...

By Kathi OShea March 2, 2021 7:23 am KGMI City of Ferndale FERNDALE, Wash. —  A new bench has been installed in downtown Ferndale to memorialize a former police chief. The Ferndale Downtown Association raised the funds and installed a memorial bench in honor of former Police Chief Michael Knapp. The bench has been installed at Third and Vista in front of Ye Olde Barbershop. Chief Knapp died in November 2019 at age 79 after he was struck by a pickup truck while crossing the street in Lynden....