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Climate Change: Implications for Migratory Birds and Tick-Borne Diseases

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 - by Liam Nguyen - Leave a Comment

Research indicates that climate change may lead to migratory birds carrying exotic tick-borne diseases northwards, potentially establishing new tick populations in North America. The study, involving the assessment of nearly …

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Climate Change May Facilitate the Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases via Migratory Birds

November 21, 2024 - by Allegra Nguyen - Leave a Comment

A study revealed that climate change could lead to the northward migration of birds, potentially introducing exotic tick-borne diseases to new areas. Research conducted on 14,929 songbirds along the Gulf …