--We xamined morbidity, survival and breeding success of 168 free-ranging, midwestern Peregrine Falcons (Falco peregrinus) submitted to The Raptor Center, University of Minnesota, for veterinary care during 1986-94. Field dam and returns of banded birds were used to compare postrelease survival and productivity of rehabilitated Peregrine Falcons to survival and productivity of nonrehabilitated ...

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—We analyzed the timing of southward migration of Peregrine Falcons (Falco peregrinus) across North America, based on passage data compiled by the Hawk Migration Association of North America, supplemented with two other similar datasets collected by individual observers at sites in western Canada. The results show two distinct continental-scale patterns. First, the north to south progression of...

Peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus) now breed successfully in most areas of North America from which they were previously extirpated. The loss during the mid-part of the last century of many of the world's peregrine populations was largely a consequence of impaired reproduction caused by the effects of DDE on eggshell quality and embryo hatchability. Population recovery has been attributed to ...

We present experimental and numerical results showing the generation and breakup of the Peregrine soliton in standard telecommunications fiber. The impact of nonideal initial conditions is studied through direct cutback measurements of the longitudinal evolution of the emerging soliton dynamics and is shown to be associated with the splitting of the Peregrine soliton into two subpulses, with ea...

Peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus) have been recorded nesting in Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA and other areas of the Chihuahuan Desert since the early 1900s. From 1993 to 1996, peregrine falcon productivity rates were very low and coincided with periods of low rainfall. However, low productivity also was suspected to be caused by environmental contaminants. To evaluate potential impacts...

This paper reports upon the levels of chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticide residues in Peregrine Falcons ( F&o peregrinus ) , Peregrine eggs, and in the prey species of Peregrines from western Canada, and compares these findings with those from other regions, particularly Great Britain. Also included are data on the reproductive success of the pairs we encountered. This project was conceived when ...

Moringa oleifera showed an evident role against obesity and leptin resistance. However, Moringa oleifera potential effects on alteration of moods, cognitive as well as motor deficits in obese animal model have not been evaluated in a mechanistic way. So, the aim of the current study is to examine the potential of Moringa oleifera to induce cerebral leptin mRNA expression, and consequently its e...