In some places, the highly adaptable Canada goose is so successful and numerous that people consider the species a nuisance. One reason: They can produce a LOT of poop. Just 50 Canada geese can generate more than two tons of manure in one year! The birds' waste can cause poor water quality where they live. Another problem caused by too many geese is that they eat a lot, causing harm to local farm crops.Some northern populations of Canada geese migrate south when it gets cold. They often fly in a familiar "V" formation. This shape helps them to use less energy because each bird shares the air current created by the wings of the bird in front of it. As they fly, they call to each other with loud honks.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Canada Geese
In some places, the highly adaptable Canada goose is so successful and numerous that people consider the species a nuisance. One reason: They can produce a LOT of poop. Just 50 Canada geese can generate more than two tons of manure in one year! The birds' waste can cause poor water quality where they live. Another problem caused by too many geese is that they eat a lot, causing harm to local farm crops.Some northern populations of Canada geese migrate south when it gets cold. They often fly in a familiar "V" formation. This shape helps them to use less energy because each bird shares the air current created by the wings of the bird in front of it. As they fly, they call to each other with loud honks.
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