{
  "id": 212000,
  "title": "Why wildlife managers coat raven eggs with oil to protect sage grouse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/why-wildlife-managers-coat-raven-eggs-with-oil-to-protect-sage-grouse",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T08:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/why-wildlife-managers-are-coating-raven-eggs-with-nontoxic-oil-to-protect-sage-grouse/articleshow/132986053.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A new study has found that coating common raven eggs with non-toxic mineral oil can reduce raven reproduction and improve the survival of vulnerable greater sage-grouse. Researchers reported that sage-grouse nest survival more than doubled, while their relative abundance increased by 44% in treated areas. However, they said long-term conservation also requires protecting habitat and addressing…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}