Plastic Microfibers Found for First Time in Wild Animals’ Stool, from South American Fur Seals
November 9, 2018 – For the first time, plastic microfibers have been discovered in wild animals’ stool, from South American fur seals.
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What’s Scarier than Zombies, Mummies and Vampires? Botflies!
October 30, 2018 – Botfly infestations are a major threat to the Dominican Republic's Ridgeway's hawk, but hope is on its way to save this critically endangered raptor.
Pilot Studies – Letting Great Ideas Take Flight
October 25, 2018 – The future for Ridgway’s hawks is brighter thanks to a pilot study that showed how researchers might be able to save this endangered raptor.
Taking a Lead in Bald Eagle Lead Poisoning Research
October 18, 2018 – Morris Animal Foundation has funded several studies to address lead poisoning health issues in bald eagles and other birds.
European Badgers’ Gut Bacteria May Be a Powerful Ally in the Fight Against Tuberculosis
October 3, 2018 – Gut bacteria may help protect European badgers and cattle from bovine tuberculosis, a common, pervasive and deadly illness.
Hookworms Employ Live Fast/Die Young Strategy in Fur Seal Pup Hosts, Report Morris Animal Foundation-funded Researchers
September 20, 2018 – Hookworm infection could pose a risk to critically endangered populations of fur seals.
Study Shows Toxic Effects of Oil Dispersant Corexit® 9500 Likely on Oysters Following 2010 Deepwater Horizon Spill
September 13, 2018 – Oysters likely suffered toxic effects from the oil dispersant Corexit® 9500 when it was used to clean up the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.