Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine receives $35M gift to advance science-based solutions for wildlife health
A $35 million gift will endow and name the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health at the University’s College of Veterinary Medicine to address key challenges at the intersection of wildlife health, domestic animal health, human health and livelihoods, and the environment that supports all life on Earth.
Widespread population collapse of African Raptors
An international team of researchers has found that Africa’s birds of prey are facing an extinction crisis.
The report, co-led by researchers from the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews and The Peregrine Fund, and published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution (4 January 2024), warns of declines among nearly 90% of 42 species examined, and suggests that more than two-thirds may qualify as globally threatened.
New method could help estimate wildlife disease spread
A new method could be used to estimate the prevalence of disease in free-ranging wildlife and help determine how many samples are needed to detect a disease.
Wildlife agencies often lack the financial and labor resources to collect enough samples to accurately measure how widely a disease has spread. In order to prevent human and animal pandemics with wildlife origins, such as with COVID-19, key species must be effectively monitored for emerging diseases that can cross from animals to humans.
Koalas in crisis: The shocking Ttruth behind their silent killers!
Discover the harsh realities facing South East Queensland's koalas as we unveil the top threats – from deadly dog attacks to chlamydia – and explore potential solutions in this eye-opening report!
Researchers uncover the astonishing mechanism of cartilage regeneration in lizards
Discover the groundbreaking research by USC's Keck School of Medicine that unravels the mysteries behind lizards' remarkable cartilage regeneration ability. This study not only sheds light on the interplay of key cell types but also offers insights for potential human applications, including osteoarthritis treatment.
Booster shot being developed to avoid recapturing koalas to fight Chlamydia disease
Researchers at QUT are revolutionizing koala health with a cutting-edge booster vaccine using implant technology. This innovation aims to combat the deadly Chlamydia disease, a major cause of death for Australian koalas. Unlike traditional methods that require recapturing or holding koalas for a second immunization, this implant-based solution streamlines the process, benefiting both the animals and wildlife handlers. The vaccine, similar in size to a pet microchip, releases the booster at a strategically timed interval. Led by Professor Ken Beagley, this project marks a significant leap in safeguarding koala populations and minimizing human interference in their natural habitats.