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Why wildlife managers coat raven eggs with oil to protect sage grouse

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 5dShare

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

First report: Egg oiling offers a targeted way to reduce raven predation on vulnerable prey — phys.org, 6d