California bobcat and mountain lion die from rodenticide
Necropsies determined the bobcat and mountain lion each died after being exposed to anticoagulant rodenticides.
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Biologists study poop to see what’s killing Mt. Evans’ goats
The hope is that the samples will lead to solving a mystery that has stumped Colorado wildlife biologists for seven years: What is killing the mountain goat kids on Mount Evans?
Associate Pathologist- Bronx Zoo
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Zoological Health Program, Department of Pathology, Bronx, NY, announces the immediate availability of a position as an Associate Pathologist in Zoo and Wildlife Veterinary Anatomic Pathology.
Part-Time Endocrine Processing Technician-Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is seeking a Part-Time Endocrine Processing Technician to work in the Reproduction department.
OIE/IUCN Guidelines for Working with Free-Ranging Wild Mammals in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic
These recommendations were developed to minimize the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission from people to free-ranging, wild mammals. Specifically, these recommendations are for people engaged in wildlife work in the field, either in direct contact (e.g. handling) or indirect contact (e.g. within 2 meters or in a confined space) with free-ranging wild mammals, or working in situations in which free-ranging wild mammals may come in contact with surfaces or materials contaminated by infected personnel.
Montana Seeks Help From Public After Several White-tailed Deer Found Dead with Symptoms Similar to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has received several reports over the last few weeks of dead or dying white-tailed deer, along with a few antelope. Biologists are still waiting for test results to come back, but early indications indicate patterns and symptoms similar to epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD).
Grad Student/Postdoc Opportunities in Wildlife Disease Ecology & Evolution
The Becker Lab at the University of Oklahoma is actively recruiting graduate students and postdocs to join and expand research projects on the ecology and evolution of infectious disease in wildlife.
Parasite Conservation in a Changing World
In the wildlife health field, parasites are usually seen as detrimental organisms, but many actually perform important ecological functions. This special issue explores the emerging frontier of parasite conservation. Which parasite species are at greatest extinction risk and why? Which parasite species perform important ecological functions, and which should be targeted for conservation? How and when should we act to conserve parasite biodiversity?
Foraging behavior, contaminant exposure risk, and the stress response in wild California condors
Condors that feed on contaminated marine mammal carcasses or scavenge away from condor management sites may have higher stress responses.
Hunting Pressure Modulates Prion Infection Risk in Mule Deer Herds
Findings suggest that harvesting mule deer with sufficient hunting pressure may help control chronic wasting disease.
