Inside the Biomedical Revolution to Save Horseshoe Crabs and the Shorebirds That Need Them
It took a dedicated birder to convince pharma giant Eli Lilly to use a synthetic compound instead of horseshoe crab blood in a mandatory medical test. Now, he hopes the rest of industry will follow.
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One Scientist's Valiant Mission to Save Two of Hawaii's Endangered Seabirds
By Paul Kvinta
July 11, 2018 — On the mountainous island of Kauai, elusive shearwaters and petrels burrow deep in the forested terrain. Saving them requires a radical effort, led by a man who is no less extreme.
February 12, 2018 — From North Carolina forests to California rice fields, the farm bill is a powerful tool for protecting and restoring avian habitat. As Congress begins rewriting the legislation, birders should pay close attention.