Studying Birds and West Nile Virus on the National Mall
Description:
Smithsonian scientists are studying the effects of West Nile Virus on migratory birds and what that means for humans. Dr. Peter Marra of the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center at the National Zoo discusses the work he's doing on the National Mall and what the robin population has to do with your chances of being infected with the virus. Migratory Bird Center Web site: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/MigratoryBirds/default.cfm
Video Duration:
3 min 18 sec
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