Off the news: Most Hawaii birds help avian malaria spread

Avian malaria, caused by a microscopic parasite and transmitted by mosquitoes, is pushing vulnerable native birds to extinction — making it urgently necessary to eliminate mosquitoes pushing into once malaria-free high elevations where highly threatened species cling to existence.

See the original article at: Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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