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Sep. 28, 2012
The Biology of Birds of Prey
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The Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area near Boise, Idaho has one of the world’s highest concentrations of nesting raptors. Biologists studying the birds of prey in this part of the country join Ira Flatow for a look at raptor biology, and the threats the birds are facing. Plus, bringing back the California condor.
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Produced by Annette Heist, Senior Producer
Produced by Flora Lichtman, Correspondent and Managing Editor, Video
Guests
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Mark Fuller
Research Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Geological Survey
Director, Raptor Research Center
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho -
Julie Heath
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho -
Chris Parish
Condor Program Director
The Peregrine Fund -
Flora Lichtman
Multimedia Editor
NPR's Science Friday
New York, New York
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