Still Waters Posted April 23, 2012 #1 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Birds with red, orange or chestnut feathers are more likely to suffer from eye damage, researchers have found.Scientists discovered the link after analysing the lenses in the eyes of 81 different species of bird. Birds known for their bright flashes of colour, such as robins, were found to be more prone to cataracts. Dr Ismael Galvan from Paris-Sud University, who led the study, said the results could have implications for other species, including humans. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now