Establishing Appropriate Pain Drug Dosing for Marine Mammals
Researchers will establish appropriate dosing for the commonly used pain medication meloxicam for Pacific harbor seals and California sea lions.
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Assessing Freshwater Mussel Health and Disease
Researchers will investigate the validity of using hemolymph analysis (similar to blood analysis in mammals) to assist in die-off investigations of freshwater mussels in Tennessee’s Cinch River.
Developing an Adjunct Treatment for Koalas with Chlamydia
Researchers will conduct a clinical trial evaluating an adjunct treatment for koalas receiving antimicrobial therapy for chlamydia, a wide-spread and potentially fatal disease in this species.
Evaluating Toxin Risk to Egyptian Vultures
Researchers will investigate whether Egyptian vultures could be exposed to harmful toxins derived from veterinary products through consumption of livestock feces.
Predicting Post-Release Survival of Confiscated Pangolins
Researchers will develop a prognostic scoring system to maximize post-release success for confiscated pangolins from illegal wildlife traffickers.
Evaluating Health and Conservation Consequences of Hybrid African Elephants
Researchers will assess the prevalence of hybrid elephants (naturally interbred African forest and savanna elephants) and how their health compares to their parental species.
Saving the Extinct-in-the-Wild Sihek
Researchers will investigate the causes, consequences of and solutions for hatching failure, poor female health and mortality as well as genetic threats in the sihek, also known as the Guam kingfisher