Dr. Juan José Alava
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A new UBC study reveals that the brighter the orange on a male guppy, the more virile it is, solving a long-standing evolutionary puzzle about their flashy colours.
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Toxic chemicals found in oil spills and wildfire smoke detected in killer whales
A study published today is the first to find polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in orcas off the coast of B.C., as well as in utero transfer of the chemicals from mother to fetus.
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Toxic toilet paper and long-lasting chemicals found in endangered killer whales
A chemical used in the production of toilet paper and 'forever chemicals' have been found in the bodies of orcas in B.C., including the endangered southern resident killer whales.
