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Bird Flu

As fall migration comes into full swing, Marty and his team of wildlife experts must capture and test migrating birds in Oregon for avian influenza. By determining whether or not the migrating birds are infected, experts will be able to warn the appropriate officials in advance of a possible outbreak.

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Green Crabs

First spotted in Oregon in the late 1990's, the green crab is a non-native species threatening Oregon's central coast. Green crabs have a history of habitat destruction in other parts of the world. The are aggressive predators and can have a significant impact on native clams and mollusks. Although not yet a serious problem in Oregon, scientists are researching the habits of the crabs to help develop management solutions.

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Borax Lake Chub

Mineral build up with the consistency of corroded concrete creates a natural bowl on the Alvord desert floor holding a very special and interesting lake in place. With temperatures upwards of 100 degrees and water concentrated with arsenic and lead, Borax Lake is a chemical soup uninhabitable by most types of aquatic life. Meet a tiny fish, the Borax Lake Chub, that has managed to survive in these incredibly harsh conditions.

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Mickey Hot Springs Photo Essay

Visit a picturesque hot spring near the Alvord Desert. Images of the hot springs set to natural sounds of water bubbling to the surface, gases and steam venting from below, wind blowing across the landscape a cluster of dead dragonflies floating on top of the water.

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