Colorado Squirrel Tests Positive for Plague (Yersinia pestis)
On Saturday, July 11, 2020, a squirrel found in the Town of Morrison, Colorado tested positive for bubonic plague. The squirrel is the first case of plague in the county this year
Archive for July, 2020
The Wildlife Society Virtual Symposium Session- Wildlife Health in a Changing Climate
This symposium will highlight examples of how climate change is influencing pathogens and their wildlife hosts, and will address how the wildlife health paradigm will need to shift to integrate dynamic, novel stressors into a more holistic view of wildlife health. Speakers will expand the concept of health from solely focused on disease status, to a framework that considers all determinants of health for a wildlife population or community.
Resources for Students
We’re continually adding new resources to help you find your own unique career path- whether you are interested in wildlife health from the biology/ecology side, the veterinary side, or both!
Opinions on Outdoor Cats- Research Survey
Participate in a research survey about knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding owner, outdoor cats.
Wildlife Medical Officer, National Park Service
This position is responsible for providing specialized expertise and technical assistance to parks, regions, and headquarters regarding wildlife biology and veterinary medicine.
Wildlife Health Careers: Finding A Mentor
A mentor is more than just a person to give you career advice and help you get a job. The best mentors are those that really believe in you, invest in you, and will support you through whatever twists and turns your career takes.
Global Wildlife Resources- Wildlife Capture & Care Articles
Global Wildlife Resources is a progressive company founded by veterinarian Dr. Mark Johnson which specializes in humane and respectful capture and handling of captive and free-ranging wildlife animals.
In his blog, Dr. Mark and his colleagues share their stories, tools, techniques, protocols, and attitudes to improve animal care, efficiency in the field, and success as a wildlife or zoo professional.
Gray Fox Field Technicians (Indiana)-Wildlife Ecology Institute
Wildlife Ecology Institute has 2 employment opportunities, each a limited-duration (1–3 yr) full-time field technician to assist with a new project focused on assessing population declines and disease of gray foxes in Indiana.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Updates- February 2024 
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 in the U.S.: Current Updates – February 2024 
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD): Current Updates April 2022 
“Foundations of Wildlife Chemical Capture Course” now available 
Non Human Primate COVID-19 Information Hub
