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Why wildlife managers are coating raven eggs with nontoxic oil to protect sage-grouse

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: August 06, 2026 at 08:00

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A new study has found that coating common raven eggs with non-toxic mineral oil can reduce raven reproduction and improve the survival of vulnerable greater sage-grouse. Researchers reported that sage-grouse nest survival more than doubled, while their relative abundance increased by 44% in treated areas. However, they said long-term conservation also requires protecting habitat and addressing human activities that boost raven populations

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