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Como os criadores de pombos estão ajudando os cientistas a entender as doenças pulmonares

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By Richard Allen, Louise V. Wain, Mark Spears
| Folha de S.Paulo Verified
Em novembro de 2020, um pombo-correio belga chamado New Kim foi vendido em leilão por 1,44 milhão de libras (cerca de R$ 9,78 milhões). O preço recorde ofereceu uma visão impressionante do dinheiro, da competição e do interesse internacional que envolvem a criação de pombos-correio. A criação e o manejo de pombos para corrida ou exposição são praticados em todo o mundo, com aves europeias particularmente valiosas atraindo compradores de lugares tão distantes quanto a China.
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How pigeon fanciers are helping scientists understand lung disease

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By Richard Allen, Louise V. Wain, Mark Spears
| Medical Xpress Verified
Credit: Firman Marek Brew from Pexels In November 2020, a Belgian racing pigeon called New Kim sold at auction for £1.44 million. The record price offered a striking insight into the money, competition and international interest surrounding pigeon fancying. The breeding and keeping of pigeons for racing or showing is practiced worldwide, with particularly valuable European birds attracting buyers from as far away as China. The UK remains one of the sport's traditional heartlands.
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How pigeon fanciers are helping scientists understand lung disease Original

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By Richard Allen, Louise V. Wain, Mark Spears
| The Conversation Verified
In November 2020, a Belgian racing pigeon called New Kim sold at auction for £1.44 million. The record price offered a striking insight into the money, competition and international interest surrounding pigeon fancying. The breeding and keeping of pigeons for racing or showing is practised worldwide, with particularly valuable European birds attracting buyers from as far away as China. The UK remains one of the sport’s traditional heartlands.
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