Vets and Biologists Team up to Study Florida Sea Turtle Health
A collaboration between vets and biologists to conduct comprehensive health assessments on green sea turtles in southeastern Florida.
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Landscape-level Mosquito Suppression to Protect Hawai’i’s Rapidly Vanishing Avifauna- Cornell Wildlife Health Center Blog
Recent blog post from the Cornell Wildlife Health Center discussing avian malaria and conservation of native Hawaiian birds.
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
Opinions on Outdoor Cats- Research Survey
Participate in a research survey about knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding owner, outdoor cats.
Genetic clues help identify CWD susceptibility
A news story by The Wildlife Society highlighted recent research investigating the use of genetics to determine susceptibility of deer and other cervids to chronic wasting disease.
Bat Monthly featured story: Developing a Probiotic Approach to Reduce Severity of White-Nose Syndrome in Bats
Researchers in Canada are investigating a probiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of WNS.
Salinity stress increases the severity of ranavirus epidemics in amphibian populations
This research demonstrates how a small change in habitat quality can increase the severity of ranavirus epidemics.
First report of white-nose syndrome deaths in North Dakota bats
North Dakota Game and Fish issued a news release reporting the first documented WNS deaths in the state’s bats.
COVID-19 means social distancing for black-footed ferrets
A recent article published by The Wildlife Society looks at the challenges facing black-footed ferrets, given that they may be susceptible to COVID-19.
Elk Hoof Disease Found in California for First Time
California’s first cases of elk hoof disease have been reported by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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WildAlert: A Real-Time, AI-Driven Early Warning System for Wildlife Health and Ecological Threat Detection
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Tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis) previously not found in the Pacific Northwest has been detected in Washington state’s coyotes
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Continues to Affect Wild Birds Across All Four U.S. Flyways
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