This study will improve the alpaca whole genome sequence assembly for the discovery of genes and mutations responsible for important traits, genetic disorders and diseases in alpacas and other camelids.

Researchers will evaluate the safety and efficacy of vaccinating wild African dogs against canine distemper virus, a disease that threatens the long-term survival of this endangered species.

Researchers will investigate recent outbreaks of encephalomyocarditis virus, a rodent-borne virus that causes deaths in captive animals worldwide, most notably elephants.

Researchers will determine if allostatic load (a cumulative health measure associated with repeated and chronic stressors) can predict increased risk of disease and early mortality in wild eastern gorillas.

Researchers will examine risk factors and impacts of parasitic infections on moose winter survival.

Researchers will investigate novel methods to assess the health status of injured and ill sea turtles to improve care for these endangered animals.

Researchers will evaluate the potential of environmentally safe, insect-killing fungi to help reduce deadly winter tick burden in moose.