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SHOC 2000 Highlights

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Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 10:34:56 +1000
Megapodes: Past, Present and Future

At SHOC 2000, Wednesday June 28 introduces us to the world of the megapode.

The megapodes are one of the most remarkable families of birds and are a
speciality of Australasia and southern Oceania. Their unique methods of
incubation - using natural occurring sources of environmental heats
(geothermal, solar and microbial) - is only one of many fascinating aspects
of these species.

Speakers from New Zealand, USA, Germany and Australia will discuss aspects
such as:
. How do the hatchlings, which receive no care from their parents at all,
survive alone?
. The conservation of endangered megapodes on Pacific Islands
. Female competition for incubation mounds
. Novel approaches to megapode taxonomy.

The Congress will be held at Griffith University, Brisbane, from 27 June to
2 July 2000 and will present over 200 speakers.

For further information please contact the Secretariat on (07) 3870 8831 or
fax (07) 3371 9514.







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