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Researchers in UAE find falcon gene responsible for migration distance
Abu Dhabi: A team of researchers from the UAE, UK and Russia have been able to pinpoint which gene in peregrine falcons determines how far they fly when migrating. The ADCY8 gene, which is known to be involved in long-term memory in other animals, is also responsible for population level differences in migratory distance among falcons. The findings were made as part of a project that studied 56 tagged peregrine falcons. It was conducted by Abu Dhabi Emirate’s environment regulator, the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), in partnership with the Emirates Falconers Club and other researchers. Important species The peregrine falcon is a culturally important species in the UAE, and plays an int

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