Research Goes Swimmingly for Sea Turtles
December 22, 2022 – Diseases, cold stunning, red tide events impact the health and well-being of sea turtles around the world. But researchers are coming to the rescue.
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Saving Ridgway's Hawks from Extinction
Researchers will study a new, long-term method to reduce botfly infestations in Ridgway's hawk nests, a direct cause of high nestling mortality in this species.
Testing Long-Lasting Antibiotics in Red-Tailed Hawks
This study investigates the efficacy and potential adverse effects of a long-acting antibiotic - ceftiofur crystalline-free acid - in red-tailed hawks.
Protecting Darwin’s Finches from Invasive Parasitic Flies
Researchers will determine whether it would be safe to release a parasitic wasp in the Galapagos Islands to control a fly devastating young Darwin’s finches.
Diagnosing and Treating Fatty Disorders in Quaker Parrots
Researchers will characterize and monitor fatty disorders in Quaker parrots, a species prone to high cholesterol, as well as gauge the effects of statin drugs to address these disorders.
Episode 55: Tackling Diseases Affecting Fresh Water and Sea Turtles
April 6, 2023 — Discuss the health threats affecting wild turtles and tortoises and learn more about efforts to improve the well-being of these unique, and often over-looked, animals.
Developing a Treatment for H5N1 Avian Influenza in Cats
SUMMARY: Researchers will study a new antibody’s effectiveness against H5N1 avian influenza as a step toward a new treatment for cats affected by this serious disease.
You Can Make a Difference: Around the World, Wildlife Species – Big and Small – Are Under Threat
Oct. 19, 2023 – Morris Animal Foundation is addressing diseases in endangered wildlife, from bats to black-footed ferrets to abalone and frogs.
Looking for Genes Associated with a Lethal Form of Dwarfism in California Condors
Researchers will study the genetic basis of chondrodystrophy (a lethal form of dwarfism) to help identify carriers of this fatal disorder in captive and wild California condors.
Investigating Cryopreservation of Avian Red Blood Cells
This study investigates cryopreservation of avian red blood cells.