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common loon

Coverage of common loon in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 14 · 15:12 UTCMost recent: Jul 23 · 10:00 UTC
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Minnesotaplace2crypto kioskstopic1prediction marketstopic1Telemedicinetopic1Daylight Saving Timetopic113-lined ground squirreltopic1penguintopic1ducktopic1Wisconsin Public Radioorganization1National Loon Centerorganization1The Loon Projectorganization1
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  • POLITICSJul 23 · 10:00 UTCMINNPOST MINNEAPOLIS
    August means new laws and yes, heat

    Minnesota will implement new laws effective August 1, including bans on crypto kiosks and prediction markets, and updates to veterinary telemedicine regulations. The article also discusses potential impacts of permanent Daylight Saving Time and notes the complementary ranges of the 13-lined ground squirrel and common loon in Minnesota.

  • SCIENCEJul 14 · 15:12 UTCMINNPOST MINNEAPOLIS
    Are loons closer relatives to penguins than to ducks?

    The common loon is genetically closer to penguins than to ducks, sharing an evolutionary lineage dating back 40-50 million years with herons and pelicans. Despite differences in habitat and physical traits, loons and penguins have dense bones and similar coloring for diving, while ducks are more closely related to geese and swans.