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Wildlife Society: Some Hawaiian Birds are Resistant to Malaria
August 11, 2026
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:

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Some Hawaiian birds are resistant to malaria

Genetic discoveries may help future conservation efforts

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Genetic research on Hawaiian honeycreepers from different islands has revealed why low-elevation populations may be more resistant to malaria.

The discovery provides a rare slice of hope for a s . . .

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