Archive for January, 2021

Alaska center to be wildlife first responder for oil spills

Alaska center to be wildlife first responder for oil spills

Alaska SeaLife Center has announced plans to become a first responder for marine mammals affected by oil spills in western Alaska.

January 26, 2021 News, Organizations & Programs
Mange in Yellowstone wolves reveals insights into human scabies and conservation biology

Mange in Yellowstone wolves reveals insights into human scabies and conservation biology

What causes the variation in “manginess” between individual wolves with sarcoptic mange?

January 26, 2021 Research & Publications
Cornell Wildlife Health Center Winter Newsletter 2020-2021

Cornell Wildlife Health Center Winter Newsletter 2020-2021

Latest newsletter from our friends at the Cornell Wildlife Health Center.

January 26, 2021 News, Organizations & Programs
Chronic Wasting Disease: Can Science Save Our Dear Deer?

Chronic Wasting Disease: Can Science Save Our Dear Deer?

Summary article published by USGS on December 28, 2020 covering the current state of CWD in the U.S., as well as current and future research approaches.

January 26, 2021 Current Disease Events, News
CWD Confirmed in Elk in Grand Teton National Park

CWD Confirmed in Elk in Grand Teton National Park

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Health Laboratory confirmed that an elk in Grand Teton National Park tested positive for chronic wasting disease.

January 26, 2021 News
“Foundations of Wildlife Chemical Capture Course” now available

“Foundations of Wildlife Chemical Capture Course” now available

Global Wildlife Resources has just launched their first online course: “How to Do TPRs – Patient Monitoring for Zoo and Wildlife Professionals.” This online course covers patient monitoring during captive and free-ranging wildlife chemical capture & immobilization.

January 22, 2021 Resources, Training Courses