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September 19, 2024 – There is mounting evidence that our oceans are getting warmer, and this temperature change is having a major impact on sea turtle health, including shifting the population toward more female turtles than males.

September 5, 2024 – Researchers used extensive data base and state-of-the-art laboratory methods to pinpoint the cause of disease and death in mountain gorillas.

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/August 16, 2024 - Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers demonstrate health effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on sea turtles.

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/June 25, 2024 — Morris Animal Foundation announced funding for five significant wildlife studies to protect animals in sagebrush and grassland ecosystems.

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/June 5, 2024 – Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting Fellowship Training proposals for studies focused on wildlife health topics. All proposals should advance the health and overall welfare of wildlife.

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/May 2, 2024 – As the sun sets and the sweltering heat gives way to a balmy evening, there's one sound that fills the air, both beloved and bothersome: the rhythmic symphony of chirping crickets. However, human-generated noise can mask the harmony of the cricket song, prompting researchers to question if it is also drowning out the melody.

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/April 3, 2024 — Morris Animal Foundation announces funding for eight new wildlife projects.