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Owls ringed to measure benefits of wildlife farming

Researchers ringed one barn owl and fifteen chicks to test whether conservation-focused farming helps wildlife; the owls, so far, have declined to comment.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA heavier story there, so a gentler one now.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA barn owl and fifteen chicks are being fitted with small leg rings, so researchers can tell whether wildlife-friendly farming is actually working.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFifteen chicks with jewelry and one very calm mother. Coming up later, why can't Gen Z handle being special together?

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe owls are tagged, and the farmers get a report card.

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