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- 1Avian keratin disorder blamed for deformed beaks in Alaska chickadees●Scientists believe avian keratin disorder is cause of fishhook beaks in Alaska chickadee population
Scientists in Alaska say avian keratin disorder is the cause of the fishhook-shaped beaks increasingly seen in the state's chickadee population. The condition causes abnormal keratin growth, leaving birds with overgrown, curved beaks that can make feeding difficult. The finding, reported by the Anchorage Daily News, offers an explanation for a deformity that has puzzled researchers observing Alaska's backyard birds for years.
- 2Ex-staffer allegations against Peltola cloud Alaska Senate race▼How ex-staffers’ allegations of hostile behavior by Peltola might affect Alaska’s key US Senate race
Former staffers have leveled allegations of hostile workplace behavior against Mary Peltola, and the claims could shape Alaska's competitive US Senate race. The Anchorage Daily News examined how the accusations might land with voters in a contest where character questions can prove decisive. It remains to be seen whether the allegations alter the race's dynamics or fade as campaigns intensify.