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What Makes the Northern Cardinal Such a Winner?

In a constantly changing world, many organisms suffer due to their inability to adapt. Yet, there are some species that do not seem to mind change and can make the best of what’s around. These ‘survivor’ species typically can eat a variety of foods, inhabit several types of habitats, have greater reproductive capacity, and often have robust immunity. The Northern Cardinal is a very popular bird in North America that is a perfect example of a species that does well in the face of change. This lecture will discuss the characteristics of the Northern Cardinal that make it a ‘survivor.’  

Monday, November 29, 2021 at 3:00 pm         

Susan DeVries, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences


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Lectures will be held on Mondays at 3 p.m. in the Olm Fellowship Hall of Fairhaven Senior Services, 435 West Starin Road, Whitewater. They are open to the public. Registration is not required. Masks may be required in common areas at Fairhaven Senior Services. Please be prepared on arrival.  Lectures will be recorded and posted to our website and YouTube channel.  Videos of lectures in this series and in past series can be accessed for free any time after they are posted online.

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