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Extreme drought in El Yunque could help Puerto Rican parrot

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Frances Rosario

Scientists say that the extreme drought in El Yunque National Rainforest may help the reproduction of the endangered Puerto Rican parrot. The bird, endemic to Puerto Rico, prefers dry conditions for its reproduction.

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Plenty of water in Puerto Rico, but collection inefficient

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Gerardo E. Alvarado León

Puerto Rico collects just about a fifth of all the water available from run-off, underground aquifers, and reservoirs, which largely explains, why during a severe drought like the one the country is facing, many people are experiencing water shortages.

 

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