Top Animal Health Findings 2024
December 5, 2024 – The end of the year is a good time to reflect on the achievements of the past year. It’s been an exciting one at the Foundation and we wanted to recap a few of the most impactful findings of 2024.
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Hot Chicks and Cool Dudes – Effects of Ocean Temperature on Sea Turtles
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.
New Hope for Gorillas Suffering From Chronic Wasting Syndrome
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.
New Publication Demonstrates Hormone Imbalances in Sea Turtles Impacted by Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/August 16, 2024 - Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers demonstrate health effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on sea turtles.
Newly Funded Morris Animal Foundation Projects to Safeguard Wildlife
MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/June 25, 2024 — Morris Animal Foundation announced funding for five significant wildlife studies to protect animals in sagebrush and grassland ecosystems.
Foundation Now Accepting Wildlife Health Fellowship Training Proposals
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.
Human Noise Negatively Impacts Cricket Survival, Reproduction
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.