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  1. Research among mallards proves: migratory birds don't import bird flu but contract it here

    Press release
    Migratory birds are often blamed for spreading avian influenza. But new research proves for a specific flu type that instead of importing the virus into the Netherlands, migratory mallards actually contract it here. NIOO-researcher Jacintha van Dijk defends her thesis on the topic at Utrecht University on Wednesday.
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  2. Ecofactsheet: migratory birds & bird flu

    News
    The strain of bird flu responsible for the recent outbreak in the Netherlands is a highly pathogenic form of H5N8.
    Een groep trekvogels in V-formatie in de lucht

  3. A living, breathing building

    As sustainable as possible, in as many respects as possible: that was the imperative when the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) commissioned a new building. And we have done it!
    Gebouw NIOO-KNAW met paarse bloemen

  4. Working together

    There’s a lot that we can learn from nature! Performing and promoting research, together with policy makers, nature managers and businesses - and sharing the new knowledge it produces. That is NIOO's strength.
    Samenwerke aan algenonderzoek en waterkwaliteit